Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic, Indian
Meaning: Bright, shining star, A Star, Good Man, Good Luck
Pronunciation: uhk-tahr, /ˈʌktɑr/, AE K T ER
Popularity Rank: #3,063
Derived from the Arabic word 'akhtar' meaning 'star'. It symbolizes brightness, guidance, and beauty, like the stars in the sky. It is often used to refer to someone who shines brightly or stands out.
The name Akhtar is of Arabic, Indian origin and means Bright, shining star, A Star, Good Man, Good Luck. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Akhtar is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and 53 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uhk-tahr
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈʌktɑr/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE K T ER
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Akhtar is recorded 20,774 times globally, ranking it as the 3,063th most common name worldwide.
Akhtar is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 11,671 occurrences, making it the 234th most popular name in the country.
In Saudi Arabia, the name Akhtar is found among 1 in every 248 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #234 | 1 : 248 |
| United Arab Emirates | #177 | 1 : 307 |
| Oman | #361 | 1 : 461 |
| India | #1,125 | 1 : 1,316 |
| Kuwait | #617 | 1 : 994 |
| Qatar | #438 | 1 : 829 |
| United Kingdom | #2,746 | 1 : 1,884 |
| Malaysia | #4,794 | 1 : 8,092 |
| Bahrain | #643 | 1 : 1,192 |
| Italy | #5,750 | 1 : 5,209 |
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