Luminous, brilliant, or flowers
In Arabic, the name can function as a masculine form meaning 'most shining' or 'brilliant.' It is also the plural form of 'zahrah,' meaning 'flowers' or 'blossoms,' which is often used for girls. It is famously associated with Al-Azhar University in Cairo, one of the world's oldest institutions.
About 27 boys were named Azhar in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Pakistani international cricketer
British-Pakistani cricket coach and former player
American comedian and actor
