Girl name
Zertar name meaning
“gold wire; gold thread”
Zertar means “gold wire” or “gold thread.” Its Persian elements are zer, meaning gold, and tār, meaning wire or thread. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. The image of a fine golden strand used in jewelry or textile decoration connects the name with craftsmanship and with the related name Zerişte.
What does Zertar mean?
Gold wire; gold thread
In Turkish: altın tel; altın iplik
Zertar can evoke a fine gold wire or a golden thread used in weaving. This interpretation links precious metal with delicate workmanship. It shares an image with Zerişte, although tār and rishta are different Persian words and the two names should retain separate etymological explanations.
Origin of the name Zertar
Probably combines Persian zar, gold, with tār, wire, string, or thread.
How to pronounce Zertar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zeɾtaɾ/ |
Is Zertar a girl’s name?
Yes, Zertar is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zertar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Zertar
What is the meaning of Zertar?
Zertar means “gold wire; gold thread”. Probably combines Persian zar, gold, with tār, wire, string, or thread.
Is Zertar a girl’s name?
Yes, Zertar is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zertar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zertar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zertar?
Zertar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Zertar have?
Zertar has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zertar?
Zertar 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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