Asgar
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Asgar
Asgar is a Persian name derived from the root meaning "smaller" or "lesser," often used as a diminutive or humble descriptor in Islamic naming traditions.
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Etymology
Asgar is a Persian name derived from the root meaning "smaller" or "lesser," often used as a diminutive or humble descriptor in Islamic naming traditions. The name is primarily used in Persian, Arabic, and South Asian Muslim communities, with historical usage among Iranian and broader Middle Eastern populations.
Asgar currently ranks #961 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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