Boy name
Zare name meaning
“A form of the ruler Zareh's name”
Zare is a form of the historical ruler Zareh’s name. It comes through Armenian Zareh, associated with the ancient forms Zariadris and Zariadres and an Iranian linguistic origin. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. Zareh, the ancient ruler of Sophene, supplies the name’s direct historical association.
What does Zare mean?
A form of the ruler Zareh's name
In Turkish: Tarihî hükümdar Zareh'in adının bir biçimi
Zare belongs to the historical name family of Zareh and recalls the ancient ruler of Sophene. This connection gives the name a background in accounts of early kingship. In Türkiye it appears as a short given-name form, whose clearest explanation rests on its historical name relationship rather than an uncertain literal translation.
Origin of the name Zare
Zare is used as a form of Armenian Zareh without the final h. Zareh is associated with the ancient name Zariadris or Zariadres; an Iranian origin is generally accepted, but its exact lexical meaning is uncertain.
How to pronounce Zare
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zaɾe/ |
Is Zare a boy’s name?
Yes, Zare is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zare 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.
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Famous people named Zare
- Zare Karakaş · b. 1940
FAQ about the name Zare
What is the meaning of Zare?
Zare means “A form of the ruler Zareh's name”. Zare is used as a form of Armenian Zareh without the final h. Zareh is associated with the ancient name Zariadris or Zariadres; an Iranian origin is generally accepted, but its exact lexical meaning is uncertain.
Is Zare a boy’s name?
Yes, Zare is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Zare in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zare nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zare?
Zare is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Zare have?
Zare has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Zare?
Zare 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 Zare?
Notable people named Zare include Zare Karakaş.
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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