Boy name
Ar name meaning
“sense of shame; modesty”
Ar means “sense of shame; modesty.” It comes from the Turkish word ar, borrowed from Arabic ʿār, associated with shame or disgrace, with modesty prominent in Turkish usage. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it also appears as an element in the compound name Arbay.
What does Ar mean?
Sense of shame; modesty
In Turkish: utanma duygusu; haya
Ar is a short Turkish word found especially in expressions about feeling shame or modesty. As a personal name, it can be understood through that ethical vocabulary. The identically spelled unit of area meaning one hundred square metres is a separate borrowing from French.
Origin of the name Ar
Turkish ar comes from Arabic ʿār, shame or disgrace. In Turkish, the word also developed a sense of modesty or the capacity to feel shame.
How to pronounce Ar
| Syllables | 1 · 2 letters |
|---|---|
| Ottoman Turkish | عار |
Is Ar a boy’s name?
Yes, Ar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ar 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 Ar
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Erdem♂Virtue
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Asil♂Noble, well-rooted
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Sedat♂Rectitude
Famous people named Ar
- ar-Radovişî Hüseyin bin Hasan
FAQ about the name Ar
What is the meaning of Ar?
Ar means “sense of shame; modesty”. Turkish ar comes from Arabic ʿār, shame or disgrace. In Turkish, the word also developed a sense of modesty or the capacity to feel shame.
Is Ar a boy’s name?
Yes, Ar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ar?
Ar is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ar have?
Ar has 1 syllable and 2 letters.
How popular is the name Ar?
Ar 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 Ar?
Notable people named Ar include ar-Radovişî Hüseyin bin Hasan.
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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