Boy name
Neccar name meaning
“carpenter; a craftsperson working in wood”
Neccar means carpenter or a craftsperson who works in wood. It comes from Arabic najjār, an occupational word also used in Ottoman Turkish as neccar. In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine given name. Timber, a hand plane, and a carpenter's bench provide concrete images of its original meaning.
What does Neccar mean?
Carpenter; a craftsperson working in wood
In Turkish: marangoz; ahşabı işleyen usta
Neccar comes from an occupational word for woodworking and can function as a personal name. Turkish cultural memory also includes Habib-i Neccar, providing a religious narrative association alongside the literal meaning of carpenter. In historical records, context is needed to distinguish a given name from a byname or occupation.
Origin of the name Neccar
From Arabic najjār, the occupational word for a carpenter. Ottoman Turkish adopted the form neccar.
How to pronounce Neccar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ned͡ʒd͡ʒaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نجار |
Is Neccar a boy’s name?
Yes, Neccar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Neccar 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 Neccar
Famous people named Neccar
- Neccar Türkcan · b. 1934
FAQ about the name Neccar
What is the meaning of Neccar?
Neccar means “carpenter; a craftsperson working in wood”. From Arabic najjār, the occupational word for a carpenter. Ottoman Turkish adopted the form neccar.
Is Neccar a boy’s name?
Yes, Neccar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Neccar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Neccar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Neccar?
Neccar is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Neccar have?
Neccar has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Neccar?
Neccar 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 Neccar?
Notable people named Neccar include Neccar Türkcan.
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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