Ithar as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Ithar

What is the meaning of the name Ithar ?

The baby name Ithar is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Arabic: /iːˈθaːr/ — English approximation: EE-thar or ITH-ar (/ˈɪθɑr/).

Ithar is Arabic in Origin.

Ithar comes from Arabic Īthār (إيثار), the verbal noun of āthara “to prefer,” from the root ʾ‑th‑r. It means altruism or selfless preference - placing others’ needs before one’s own - a virtue praised in classical Arabic literature and Islamic ethics. The idea is exemplified in Qur’an 59:9, where the Helpers of Medina are lauded with the verb yu’thirūna, “they prefer [others].”

As a given name, Ithar is a modern virtue-name in Arabic-speaking communities and the diaspora, used for both girls and boys (often more common for girls in some regions). Variant transliterations include Īthār, Ethar, Eithar, and Ithaar; the cognate form Īsār/Isar appears in Persian and Urdu contexts with the same meaning of self-sacrifice. Do not confuse it with Athar (أثر “trace, legacy”), a different root and name. Ithar conveys aspirations of generosity, selflessness, and noble consideration for others.