Unisex name
İsar name meaning
“generosity that places others before oneself”
İsar means generosity that places others before oneself. It comes from Arabic īthār and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye; îsâr is another Turkish spelling. Sharing available food with someone in need before taking a portion illustrates the concept expressed by the name.
What does İsar mean?
Generosity that places others before oneself
In Turkish: başkasını kendine tercih eden cömertlik
İsar expresses a stronger form of selflessness than ordinary hospitality: giving another person priority despite having needs oneself. It is a concept in Islamic ethics and Sufi writing; the Quran contains a verb from the same root, although this exact noun does not occur in its text.
Origin of the name İsar
From Arabic īthār, represented in Turkish as îsâr or isar. It means giving preference to another person's needs over one's own.
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 İsar
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /isaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ايثار |
| Arabic | إيثار |
Is İsar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
İsar is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
İsar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like İsar
Names with related meanings
- Kerem♂Generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Kayra♂Favor and grace
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Kerim♂Generous
- Hayrunnisa♀The best of women
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Ekrem♂Most generous
FAQ about the name İsar
What is the meaning of İsar?
İsar means “generosity that places others before oneself”. From Arabic īthār, represented in Turkish as îsâr or isar. It means giving preference to another person's needs over one's own.
Is İsar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
İsar is used for both boys and girls.
Is İsar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İsar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İsar?
İsar is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İsar have?
İsar has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name İsar?
İsar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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