Abgar

Abgar is a boy's name of Portuguese origin meaning “the Black.”

Abgar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
“the Black”

About the name Abgar

Abgar belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “the Black” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

Abgar does not appear in US Social Security records, which publish every name given to at least five babies in a year. That says nothing about its standing at home — many of the world's best-loved names are simply rare in America.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abgar mean?

Abgar means “the Black” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Abgar a boy or girl name?

Abgar is a boy name.

What origin is the name Abgar?

Abgar comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Abgar?

Abgar does not appear in US Social Security records, which list every name given to at least five babies in a year since 1880. It may still be familiar in its home tradition.

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