Dirar

Dirar is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, and it is occasionally used as a surname in some communities. It is employed across Arabic-speaking regions and among Muslim communities worldwide. The name is linked to the Arabic root Ḍ-R-R, which yields nouns and verbs associated with harm or injury; in naming, it functions as a substantive element rather than a direct statement about harm. Common transliterations include Dirār, Dhirar, Dharar, and Dirar, reflecting variations in vowel marking and transliteration from Arabic script.

In Arabic naming practice, Dirar fits a pattern of using concrete or abstract nouns as personal names. The form with a long a, Dirār, is widely seen in written Arabic and may appear without diacritics in non-academic texts. The name does not carry an inherent negative meaning in modern usage; its significance is shaped by cultural and linguistic context and interpretation.

There is no single universally recognized set of notable bearers of the name, and references to individuals named Dirar should be verified in reliable sources. In scholarly and literary contexts, the name may appear in historical or contemporary narratives, sometimes alongside variants. See also: Arabic given names, Ḍarar.