negar

Negar is a term with Persian origins that functions primarily as a feminine given name and as a common noun in Persian. In its noun form, negār (نگار) means image, likeness, portrait, or painting, and it appears in Persian poetry and prose to refer to a depiction or representation.

Etymology and usage. The word negār comes from Persian and has long been used in literary contexts to denote a visual likeness or artistic portrayal. As a name, Negar is popular among Persian-speaking communities in Iran and has spread to the Iranian diaspora. The name is associated with art and beauty due to its original meaning related to images and likenesses.

Variants and cross-cultural forms. Variants and related names appear in other language communities that borrow Persian or Turkic-influenced naming patterns. A widely used variant in Turkish and Azerbaijani contexts is Nigar (and its accented form Nigār), which carries a similar meaning and cultural resonance as a female given name.

Notable people. Notable individuals with the given name include Negar Javaherian, an Iranian actress recognized for her work in Iranian cinema and television.

See also. For related names, see Nigar and other transliterations of the same root. The term negār also appears in literary phrases and titles within Persian literature to denote artistic depiction or portrait.