Negar

Negar is a girl's name of Persian origin meaning “sweetheart, soulmate, idol or beloved.” In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2009.

Negar at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“sweetheart, soulmate, idol or beloved”
Pronunciation
/nəˈɡɑː/

About the name Negar

Negar belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “sweetheart, soulmate, idol or beloved” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Negar first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8068 in 1985, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 53 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Negar in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#8068 in 1985
Peak year
1985
Total since 1880
53

Negar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#4564 in 2009
Babies named Negar in 2009
4
Total since 1996
4

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Negar mean?

Negar means “sweetheart, soulmate, idol or beloved” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Negar a boy or girl name?

Negar is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2009.

What origin is the name Negar?

Negar comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Negar?

Negar first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #8068 in 1985, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Negar?

Negar is pronounced /nəˈɡɑː/ (IPA).

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