Unisex name
Vakar name meaning
“dignity; composed and measured bearing”
Vakar means “dignity” or “composed and measured bearing,” from Arabic waqār (وقار). In Türkiye, it is used for both girls and boys and also exists as an ordinary Turkish noun. Its meaning connects with literary descriptions of a calm, measured manner in a formal setting.
What does Vakar mean?
Dignity; composed and measured bearing
In Turkish: ağırbaşlılık, ölçülü ve saygın duruş
Vakar conveys composed dignity and measured bearing rather than outward display. In Turkish literary usage, it can describe a manner or the gravity of an occasion. The same Arabic word occurs in the Quran, while the name's lexical meaning does not itself designate an office, title, or social rank.
Origin of the name Vakar
From Arabic waqār (وقار), meaning dignity or gravity of bearing. Turkish has borrowed the noun as vakar.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Vakar in the Quran? | As a word · وقارا · 71:13The Arabic source word appears as وقارا in Surah Nuh, conveying the meaning of dignity or reverence. |
| Starts with | V · Va |
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 Vakar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /vakaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | وقار |
Is Vakar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Vakar is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Vakar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Vakar
- Vakur♂Dignified, composed, imposing
- Vahap♂Generous giver
- Vahan♂A protective shield
- Vakkas♂One who crushes or strikes forcefully
- Vatan♂Homeland, country regarded as home
- Vala♂Exalted, highly esteemed, distinguished
- Vügar♂Dignity
- Vağarş♂Name of Vagharsh, king of ancient Armenia
- Vakıf♂Knowledgeable
- Vaner♂A name combining Van and man
- Vava♀
- Vafir♂♀Abundant, plentiful
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Emine♀Trustworthy woman
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Erdem♂Virtue
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Asil♂Noble, well-rooted
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
FAQ about the name Vakar
What is the meaning of Vakar?
Vakar means “dignity; composed and measured bearing”. From Arabic waqār (وقار), meaning dignity or gravity of bearing. Turkish has borrowed the noun as vakar.
Is Vakar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Vakar is used for both boys and girls.
Is Vakar in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word appears as وقارا in Surah Nuh, conveying the meaning of dignity or reverence. (e.g.: 71:13)
What is the origin of the name Vakar?
Vakar is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Vakar have?
Vakar has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Vakar?
Vakar 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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