The Giver
Pronunciation: /ˈætər/
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Attaar is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "The Giver". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /ˈætər/. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
عطار
مساعد، معلم، ساحر، مستشار
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
عطار
مساعد، معلم، ساحر، مستشار
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
/ˈætər/
IPA
/ˈætər/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
(Saturday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
(Aqeeq)
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Ibn Battuta, a famous traveler from Morocco, visited India during the late 14th century and wrote an account of his travels, known as 'Rihla'. He came across a Sufi saint named Shah Attar in Iran during his journey. Shah Attar was a prominent figure in the Sufi tradition and is known for his poetic works.
Late 14th century
Mirza Abdul Qadir Bedil, a celebrated Persian poet, mentioned Shah Attar in his poem 'Masnavi-e-Ma'navi'. The poem is a spiritual and moral guide, and Shah Attar is mentioned as one of the Sufi masters who achieved spiritual enlightenment through the love of God.
17th century
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Attaar
assistant, teacher, magician, counselor
عطار
مساعد، معلم، ساحر، مستشار
عطار
مساعد، معلم، ساحر، مستشار
अत्तर
सहायक, शिक्षक, जादूगर, सलाहकार
عطار
مساعد، معلم، ساحر، مستشار
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