Boy name
Settar name meaning
“one who conceals faults; much-concealing”
Settar means “one who conceals faults” or “much-concealing” and is used as a boys’ name in Türkiye. It comes from Arabic sattār, an intensive form related to covering or concealment. The Turkish verb setretmek, meaning to cover or conceal, offers a direct linguistic association.
What does Settar mean?
One who conceals faults; much-concealing
In Turkish: kusurları örten; çokça gizleyen
Settar is associated in religious usage with concealing faults and sparing them from exposure. Turkish expressions use it particularly in reference to God's concealment of shortcomings. It shares its central element with Abdüssettar, but should not automatically be classified among the standard ninety-nine divine names.
Origin of the name Settar
Settar comes from Arabic sattār, meaning one who covers or conceals extensively. It is an intensive formation from the root associated with covering and concealment.
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 Settar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /settaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ستار |
Is Settar a boy’s name?
Yes, Settar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Settar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Settar
Names with related meanings
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Rahmi♂Associated with mercy and compassion
- Mazlum♂Someone subjected to oppression or injustice
- Şefik♂Compassionate, affectionate, caring
- Rafet♂Compassion
- Atıf♂Compassionate
- Rahim♂Deeply merciful, compassionate
- Abdürrahim♂Servant of God, the Merciful
- Rauf♂Deeply compassionate and merciful
- Raif♂Compassionate
Famous people named Settar
- Settar Tanrıöğen · b. 1960
- Settar Körmükçü · b. 1916
FAQ about the name Settar
What is the meaning of Settar?
Settar means “one who conceals faults; much-concealing”. Settar comes from Arabic sattār, meaning one who covers or conceals extensively. It is an intensive formation from the root associated with covering and concealment.
Is Settar a boy’s name?
Yes, Settar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Settar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Settar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Settar?
Settar is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Settar have?
Settar has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Settar?
Settar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Settar?
Notable people named Settar include Settar Tanrıöğen, Settar Körmükçü.
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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