sarwar

Sarwar is a surname and masculine given name of Persian and Urdu origin. In Urdu and Persian, sarwar means "leader," "chief," or "commander," and the term has historically been used as an honorific for persons of authority. The name is widely used in South Asia and among diaspora communities, particularly in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, and among Punjabis and Pashtuns. It is also found in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Gulf states, where South Asian communities are established.

Spelling in English transliteration commonly appears as Sarwar; variant spellings such as Sarvar are noted in some languages and historical records. As a given name, Sarwar is typically masculine; as a surname, it may be adopted across families regardless of gender in modern usage.

In cultural usage, the name has been borne by individuals in politics, academia, business, and sports within Pakistan, India, and abroad. The distribution of the name reflects historical social structures in the region as well as the spread of South Asian communities through migration.