Girl name
Anar name meaning
“pomegranate fruit”
Anar means “pomegranate fruit” and is used for girls in Türkiye. It comes from Persian anār, the source of Turkish nar, which has lost the initial vowel. The red seeds revealed when a pomegranate is opened provide a concrete image directly expressing the name’s meaning.
What does Anar mean?
Pomegranate fruit
In Turkish: nar meyvesi
Anar preserves the Persian form of the word for pomegranate. The fruit's many seeds and vivid red color have made it a familiar image in poetry and decorative art. The name occurs with differing gender usage across languages and should not automatically be treated as exclusively feminine.
Origin of the name Anar
From Persian anār, 'pomegranate', the source of Turkish nar, which lacks the initial vowel.
How to pronounce Anar
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /anaɾ/ |
Is Anar a girl’s name?
Yes, Anar is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Anar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Anar
Names with related meanings
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- Asel♀Honey, the sweet substance made by bees
- Lina♀A kind of date palm
- Eylül♀September
- Nehir♀River, large flowing stream
- Ada♀İsland
- Ceylin♀Gazelle
- Doğa♀Nature
- Yağmur♀Rain falling as drops of water
- Deniz♂♀Sea, an extensive body of salt water
- Efnan♀Branches, boughs
- Damla♀Small drop of liquid
Famous people named Anar
- Anar Hüseyin
FAQ about the name Anar
What is the meaning of Anar?
Anar means “pomegranate fruit”. From Persian anār, 'pomegranate', the source of Turkish nar, which lacks the initial vowel.
Is Anar a girl’s name?
Yes, Anar is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Anar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Anar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Anar?
Anar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Anar have?
Anar has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Anar?
Anar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Anar?
Notable people named Anar include Anar Hüseyin.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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