Azar

Azar is the common English spelling for several given names and surnames: the Arabic , the Persian (sometimes also romanised as ), as well as a Hebrew name עזר. Azar is a common boys', girls', and last name in Persian-speaking countries. Azar means fire in Persian. Azarkadeh or Atashkadeh (Atash is another name for fire in Persian) are the places of worship for Zoroastrians. Zoroastrianism is a religion and a belief that originated in Iran. People with the name include: Religious figures Āzar (Arabic: ءازَرُ), or Terah, father of Abraham in the Islamic tradition Azar, derivative of Elazar, Lazarus of Bethany, whom Jesus raised from the dead. Given name Azar Bigdeli (1722–1781), Iranian anthologist and poet Azar Gat (born 1959), Israeli researcher and author on military history Azar Karadas (born 1981), Norwegian football player of Turkish descent Āzar Kayvān, (16–17c.), Zoroastrian high priest of Iran who emigrated to India and founded an illuminationists school Azar Lawrence (born 1952), American jazz saxophonist Azar Majedi, Iranian communist activist, writer Azar Nafisi (born 1955), Iranian academic Azar Hekmat Shoar (1935–1974), Iranian actress