Zhanar means “eyes, gaze”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
- Zhanar is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Zhanar mean?
Literal meaning
Zhanar (Жанар) is a Kazakh girl's name recorded both on Wiktionary and in the KazPER name list. Its meaning has not been established from the sources yet.[1]
Zhanar in Kazakh
Where does the name Zhanar come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Zhanar a Kazakh name?
Yes. Zhanar is documented as a given name in Kazakh. It is built from Turkic words.
Zhanar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ЖанарCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “eyes, gaze” | Documented[1,2] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Zhanar
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Жанар[1,2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Zhanar[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Zhanar[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| Жанар[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Janar[1] | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
| Zhanar | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Zhanar
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Zhanar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AmanUnisex“safe, peaceful, tranquil”same language (kazakh)
- ArtykBoy“excessive, superfluous”same language (kazakh)
- GulmarzhanGirl“flower pearl”same language (kazakh)
- AminBoy“trustworthy, faithful”same language (kazakh)
- ShafkatBoy“compassion”same language (kazakh)
- KadeBoy“custom”same language (kazakh)
- SaniBoy“second”same language (kazakh)
- BaizhomartBoy“rich and generous”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Zhanar
What does the name Zhanar mean?
Zhanar means “eyes, gaze”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
Is Zhanar a girl's or a boy's name?
Zhanar is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Zhanar come from?
Zhanar is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zhanar?
Zhanar is recorded for Kazakh. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Zhanar spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Жанар (Cyrillic), Zhanar (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zhanar have?
Zhanar has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Жанар”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 60917952. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as Kazakh female given names, Kazakh given names; listed as a Kazakh given name; Kazakh given-name entry Жанар; romanization Janar
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Жанар; spelling Zhanar recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; KazPER English spelling Zhanar (+1 more)
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