Yashar
Yashar is a Muslim boy name meaning “He lives; long-lived”.
| Meaning | He lives; long-lived |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkic (Azerbaijani) |
| Arabic spelling | یاشار |
| Pronunciation | yah-SHAR |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Yashar
Yashar is a Turkic name from the verb yaşamak, 'to live', so it means 'he lives' or 'may he live long'. It is very common among Azerbaijanis in Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, and as Yaşar in Turkey. The famous Turkish novelist Yaşar Kemal made the name widely known. It is quite different from the Arabic name Yasir.
Is Yashar a Muslim name?
Yashar is a Turkic name, not Arabic, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran, Azerbaijan and Turkey and has the hopeful meaning 'he lives long'.
Where is the name Yashar used?
Common among Azerbaijani Turks in Iran and Azerbaijan, and in Turkey as Yaşar.
Gifts with the name Yashar
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yashar mean?
Yashar means 'He lives; long-lived'. It comes from Turkic (Azerbaijani).
Is Yashar a Muslim name?
Yashar is a Turkic name, not Arabic, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran, Azerbaijan and Turkey and has the hopeful meaning 'he lives long'.
How do you write Yashar in Arabic?
Yashar is written یاشار in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yashar?
Yashar is pronounced yah-SHAR.