“Asghar is an Arabic name meaning "the smallest" or "the lesser," derived from the Arabic root verb "saghura" meaning to be small.”
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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Top 5,000
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GenderBoy
US Rank#4,108
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2023
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 6
Global rank#65,535
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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Asghar
Asghar is an Arabic name meaning "the smallest" or "the lesser," derived from the Arabic root verb "saghura" meaning to be small.
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Etymology
Asghar is an Arabic name meaning "the smallest" or "the lesser," derived from the Arabic root verb "saghura" meaning to be small. The name is predominantly used in Islamic cultures, particularly among Persian, Arab, and South Asian Muslim communities, with historical prominence in Iran and among Shia Muslim populations.
Asghar currently ranks #4,108 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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