Noble and brave warrior
Pronunciation: an-tar
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Antar is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Noble and brave warrior". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: an-tar. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
انتر
شجاع، مقدام، بہادر، و مدح کا مستحق
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
عنتر
الشجاع المقدام في المعارك والمدح
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
an-tar
IPA
/ˈɑːn.tɑr/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Tuesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
5
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Antar ibn Shaddad is a legendary hero and poet from pre-Islamic Arabia. He is considered the greatest hero of the pre-Islamic Arabian poetic tradition. The story of Antar is a tale of love, fidelity, and chivalry. According to legend, Antar was a Bedouin prince and warrior who lived in the Hejaz during the pre-Islamic period. After being banished from his tribe for falling in love with his cousin, Antar embarked on a series of adventures, including battles against enemies and a journey to India to seek the wisdom of the sage al-Harith ibn Kalada.
Pre-Islamic period
Antar ibn Al-Harith was a prominent Sufi shaykh who lived during the 11th and 12th centuries. He is most famous for his spiritual teachings and his role as a mentor to the poet Ibn al-Farid. Antar was born in Egypt and studied under various Sufi teachers before settling in Damascus, where he founded a Sufi order called the 'Order of Antar'. His teachings emphasized the importance of detachment, humility, and the love of God.
11th and 12th centuries
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Antar
Brave, courageous, one who advances in battles
انتر
شجاع، مقدام، بہادر، و مدح کا مستحق
عنتر
الشجاع المقدام في المعارك والمدح
अंतर
शूरवीर, आगे बढ़ने वाला, वीर
انټر
منډک، زړور، ځوښ
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