Nigar

Nigar is a feminine given name used across Persian-speaking communities and in Azerbaijan, Turkey, and the Indian subcontinent. It derives from the Persian word nigār, meaning image, painting, or portrait, and is often associated with artistry or beauty. The name appears in literature and contemporary naming practices in several languages that borrow Persian vocabulary.

Notable people bearing the name include Nigar Jamal, an Azerbaijani singer who performed as Nikki in the Eurovision-winning duo Ell & Nikki.

In media and culture, Nigar is the title of a long-running Pakistani film magazine that covers cinema and entertainment. The magazine is known for presenting the Nigar Awards, an annual ceremony recognizing achievements in Pakistani cinema and regarded as one of the country’s premier film honors.

The term Nigar is also used as a place name in some regions influenced by Persian and Turkic linguistic traditions, though such geographic references are less widely cited.

Overall, Nigar functions primarily as a female given name with Persian etymology and cultural usage, while also marking a notable Pakistani entertainment publication and its associated film awards.