Yasar
Meaning of Yasar
Yasar is a male name with Turkish origins. In Turkish, it is pronounced as yah-SAR (/jaˈsar/). This name may also be spelled as Yasir. Despite its Turkish roots, Yasar has gained popularity among parents in the United States of America as well. In 2019 and 2018, there were five occurrences of newborns being named Yasar, ranking at 12,126 and 12,141 respectively. This name carries a strong and distinctive sound, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Turkish
- Pronunced as yah-SAR (/jaˈsar/)
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Notable People Named Yasar
| Yaşar Kemal was a prominent Turkish writer and human rights activist of Kurdish descent, known for his acclaimed work "Memed, My Hawk" and receiving numerous awards during his lifetime. |
| Mehmet Yaşar Günaçgün, also known as Yaşar, is a popular Turkish pop music artist. |
| Yasar Shah is an Indian politician and member of the Samajwadi Party, known for his role in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly and various ministerial positions. |
| Yaşar Doğu was a celebrated Turkish wrestler, known for his achievements as a World and Olympic champion in both Greco-Roman and Freestyle wrestling, and he was of Circassian descent. |
| Yaşar Yılmaz is a Turkish former Olympian sports wrestler who competed in the Bantamweight and Featherweight divisions of Men's Greco-Roman style, winning three silver medals at the FILA Wrestling World Championships and placing fifth at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics. |
