Azahar
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About Azahar
Bright and distinctive with a nature-related meaning, Azahar is taken from one of many titles for the Virgin Mary, in this case, Nuestra Señora del Azahar meaning "Our Lady of the Orange Blossom". Used at a church dedicated to her near Murcia in Spain, the title is used to reflect the abundance of citrus trees in the area, and because the sculpture of the Virgin there depicts her holding an orange blossom branch in her hand.
Azahar for girls
Pronounced as a-tha-AR in European Spanish and a-sa-AR in Latin America, the name ultimately comes from the Arabic zahra meaning "flower, splendor" or "brilliant, shining" depending on the spelling. It does therefore coincide with the Arabic masculine name, Azahar, used as a Malay and Bengali form of Azhar.
Azahar for boys
Used predominantly in India, Bangladesh, and Malaysia, Azahar is a variation of the name Azhar, giving it the same shining meaning. The name coincides with a feminine Spanish name of the same spelling, and while they both share the same Arabic root, the Spanish name comes from a Marian title and is associated with orange blossoms.
Pronounced ah-zuh-AHR.