Izar as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Izar

What is the meaning of the name Izar ?

The baby name Izar is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/iˈsaɾ/', 'respelling': 'ee-ZAR'}.

Izar is Basque in Origin.

Izar is a Basque given name from the common noun izar, “star.” Used for any gender, it conveys brightness, guidance, and luck. Astronomy adds resonance: Epsilon Boötis carries the traditional name Izar (also Mirak), while the 19th‑century observer F. G. W. Struve dubbed the double star Pulcherrima, “the most beautiful.” The star term Izar likely reflects Arabic izār, “veil/girdle,” but as a personal name the Basque etymology is primary.

Modern usage rose in the late 20th century alongside Basque cultural revival and has since spread within Spain and internationally, aided by its sleek two‑syllable, Z‑bearing style. Variants and short forms include Izarra (“the star” in Basque), Izi, and Iz. Related names with the same meaning are Stella and Estrella. Not to be confused with Isar (a German river name), Izar remains a concise, luminous choice with cross‑linguistic ease.