Izhar
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Izhar
The name 'Izhar' means "manifestation," "appearance," or "declaration" in Arabic, derived from the root ظ-ه-ر (ẓ-h-r) meaning "to become apparent" or "to show." It is primarily used in Islamic cultures and among Arabic-speaking communities, with notable historical context as the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, Izhar ibn Qays, and is also a term in Islamic theology referring to the clear manifestation of truth.
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Etymology
The name 'Izhar' means "manifestation," "appearance," or "declaration" in Arabic, derived from the root ظ-ه-ر (ẓ-h-r) meaning "to become apparent" or "to show." It is primarily used in Islamic cultures and among Arabic-speaking communities, with notable historical context as the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, Izhar ibn Qays, and is also a term in Islamic theology referring to the clear manifestation of truth.
Izhar currently ranks #11,478 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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