Alar
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Alar
Alar derives from the Latin word "ālāris," meaning "of or pertaining to wings," stemming from the root "āla" (wing).
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Etymology
Alar derives from the Latin word "ālāris," meaning "of or pertaining to wings," stemming from the root "āla" (wing). The name carries the literal meaning "winged" or "relating to wings."
The name is primarily used in Estonian and other Baltic cultures, with historical significance in Estonia where it appears in medieval records and among the local nobility. It has no specific religious association and is used in secular contexts across Northern European populations.
Alar currently ranks #4,333 in the United States as a boy's name.
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