Asar

Asar is a term with multiple uses in different linguistic and cultural contexts. In ancient Egyptian religion, Asar is a transliteration of the god Osiris, a central deity associated with the afterlife, death, and rebirth. In Egyptian texts, the deity’s name appears in various spellings, including Ausar and Usir. Osiris/Asar is typically depicted as a mummified king, and is the husband of Isis and the father of Horus. He plays a key role in myths that explain the Nile’s annual cycle and the renewal of life, and his cult influenced religious practice across Egypt and beyond.

Outside of myth, Asar can be used as a personal name or surname in various cultures, and may appear in modern geographic names or organizational titles, depending on language and region. In onomastics, the form Asar reflects transliteration choices from ancient Egyptian, with variants such as Ausar, Usir, or Osiris common in scholarly and literary works.

Because usage varies by language, region, and period, references to Asar should be understood within their specific transliteration and cultural context. See also: Osiris; Ausar.