Boy name
Asgar name meaning
“smaller; youngest or smallest”
Asgar means “smaller,” “youngest,” or “smallest.” It comes from Arabic aṣġar, a comparative form expressing smallness. In Türkiye, it is used as a boy’s name. Asğar is a related spelling of the same source word, whose meaning is illustrated by comparing objects of different sizes.
What does Asgar mean?
Smaller; youngest or smallest
In Turkish: daha küçük; en küçük
Asgar can be understood as a name referring to smaller size or younger age. The same Arabic word has also served historically as an epithet distinguishing people with identical names. Its resemblance to words associated with soldiers can be misleading; the proposed derivation concerns smallness instead.
Origin of the name Asgar
Probably represents Arabic aṣġar, a comparative form expressing smallness. It can mean smaller, smallest, or youngest, depending on context.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Asgar in the Quran? | As a word · أصغر · 2:282, 10:61The source word أصغر occurs in the Quran as a comparative meaning smaller, rather than as a personal name. |
| Starts with | A · As |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Asgar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /asɡaɾ/ |
| Arabic | أصغر |
Is Asgar a boy’s name?
Yes, Asgar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Asgar 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 Asgar
- Aslan♂Lion
- Asaf♂One who gathers or brings together
- Adar♂The month of March
- Agah♂Aware
- Ammar♂One who builds and makes places flourish
- Acar♂♀Enterprising, agile and capable
- Amar♂One who builds and makes places flourish
- Altar♂Altar
- Aybar♂Majesty, grandeur, dignity
- Algan♂Taking, obtaining
- Asker♂A person serving in an army
- Avşar♂The name of an Oghuz tribal division
Famous people named Asgar
- Asgar Kayan
FAQ about the name Asgar
What is the meaning of Asgar?
Asgar means “smaller; youngest or smallest”. Probably represents Arabic aṣġar, a comparative form expressing smallness. It can mean smaller, smallest, or youngest, depending on context.
Is Asgar a boy’s name?
Yes, Asgar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Asgar in the Quran?
As a word. The source word أصغر occurs in the Quran as a comparative meaning smaller, rather than as a personal name. (e.g.: 2:282, 10:61)
What is the origin of the name Asgar?
Asgar is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Asgar have?
Asgar has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Asgar?
Asgar 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 Asgar?
Notable people named Asgar include Asgar Kayan.
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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