Sattar

Sattar is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin. It derives from the Arabic verb satara, meaning to cover or veil; as a noun it can mean "one who conceals" or "covering." In Islamic tradition, Al-Sattār (The Concealer) is one of the 99 Names of God, reflecting the attribute of concealment and modesty.

The name is used across the Muslim world, particularly in Iran, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh, and among diaspora communities. It appears as both a given name and a surname, and is often transliterated as Sattar, Satar, or Sattar. In Urdu- and Persian-speaking contexts, it is usually masculine.

In modern times, Sattar features in literature, film, and public life as a personal name; so it may be found among actors, politicians, athletes, and scholars. The name’s connotations of modesty and discretion reflect cultural values surrounding privacy and virtue.