Khavar
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Khavar
Khavar is a Persian name meaning "sun" or "sunrise," derived from the Persian word خاور (khāvar), which relates to the east where the sun rises.
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Etymology
Khavar is a Persian name meaning "sun" or "sunrise," derived from the Persian word خاور (khāvar), which relates to the east where the sun rises. The name carries ancient Indo-European linguistic roots connected to solar imagery and celestial symbolism.
The name is used primarily in Persian, Kurdish, and broader Middle Eastern cultures, particularly among Muslim populations in Iran and surrounding regions, though it has no exclusive religious affiliation and may be used across different faiths in these areas.
Khavar currently ranks #2,419 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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