Nisar

Nisar is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “one who sacrifices oneself.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2009.

Nisar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“one who sacrifices oneself”

About the name Nisar

Nisar belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “one who sacrifices oneself” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

Nisar 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.

Nisar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#4527 in 2009
Babies named Nisar in 2009
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nisar mean?

Nisar means “one who sacrifices oneself” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nisar a boy or girl name?

Nisar is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2009.

What origin is the name Nisar?

Nisar comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Nisar?

In England & Wales, Nisar was given to 3 babies in 2009 and 3 times in total since 1996, in Office for National Statistics records. It does not appear in US Social Security records.

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