Azar (name)

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Azar is the common English spelling for several given names and surnames:

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Āzar is a common boys', girls', and last name in Persian-speaking countries. Azarkade or Atashkade are the fire temples of Zoroastrianism, a religion that originated in Iran.

People with the name include:

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