Boy name
İzhar name meaning
“bringing to light; making apparent”
İzhar means “bringing to light” or “making apparent.” It comes from Arabic iẓhār, a word formed from a root associated with appearance and visibility. Used as a boy’s name in Türkiye, it also appears in the Turkish expression izhar etmek, meaning to reveal or express something openly.
What does İzhar mean?
Bringing to light; making apparent
In Turkish: açığa çıkarma; görünür kılma
İzhar refers to making a thought, feeling, or situation explicit. In Turkish it appears especially in the expression izhar etmek, to disclose or manifest. It is also a pronunciation term in Quranic recitation, although that technical association does not establish that the noun itself occurs in the Quran.
Origin of the name İzhar
It comes from Arabic iẓhār, meaning to make apparent or bring into the open. The word derives from the root ẓ-h-r, associated with visibility and outward appearance.
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 İzhar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /izhaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اظهار |
| Arabic | إظهار |
Is İzhar a boy’s name?
Yes, İzhar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
İzhar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name İzhar
What is the meaning of İzhar?
İzhar means “bringing to light; making apparent”. It comes from Arabic iẓhār, meaning to make apparent or bring into the open. The word derives from the root ẓ-h-r, associated with visibility and outward appearance.
Is İzhar a boy’s name?
Yes, İzhar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is İzhar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İzhar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İzhar?
İzhar is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İzhar have?
İzhar has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name İzhar?
İzhar 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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