Hisar
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hisar
Hisar means "fortress" or "citadel" and derives from Persian/Turkish linguistic roots, with the word ultimately tracing back to Old Persian origins.
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Etymology
Hisar means "fortress" or "citadel" and derives from Persian/Turkish linguistic roots, with the word ultimately tracing back to Old Persian origins. The name is used primarily in Turkish, Persian, and broader Islamic cultures, with historical significance tied to Central Asian and Ottoman fortified settlements.
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