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

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עזר. Azar is a common boys', girls', and last name in Persian-speaking countries. Azar means fire in

. 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 Terah or Terach ( he, תֶּרַח ''Teraḥ'') is a biblical figure in the Book of Genesis. He is listed as the son of Nahor and father of the patriarch Abraham. As such, he is a descendant of Shem's son Arpachshad. Terah is mentioned in Gene ...

, father of Abraham in the Islamic tradition *Azar, derivative of Elazar,

Lazarus of Bethany Lazarus of Bethany (Latinised from Lazar, ultimately from Hebrew Eleazar, "God helped"), also venerated as Righteous Lazarus, the Four-Days Dead in the Eastern Orthodox Church, is the subject of a prominent sign of Jesus in the Gospel of John, ...

, whom Jesus raised from the dead.

Given name

* Azar Bigdeli (1722–1781), Iranian anthologist and poet *

Azar Gat Azar Gat (born 1959 in Haifa, Israel) is a researcher and author on military history, military strategy and war and peace in general. Along with Steven Pinker and others, Gat argues that war is in decline in today's world. He is currently Ezer W ...

(born 1959), Israeli researcher and author on military history *

Azar Karadas Azar Karadas ( tr, Azar Karadaş; born 9 August 1981) is a Norwegian former footballer. Although he could also play as a central defender, he operated primarily as a centre forward. He had three spells with Brann, where he began and ended his ...

(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 Azar Lawrence (born November 3, 1952) is an American jazz saxophonist, known for his contributions as sideman to McCoy Tyner, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, and Woody Shaw. Lawrence was the tenor saxophonist Tyner used following John Coltrane's ...

(born 1952), American jazz saxophonist *

Azar Majedi Azar Majedi ( fa, آذر ماجدی ) is an Iranian communist activist, writer, chairperson of the ''Organization for Women's Liberation'' and one of the leaders of the Worker-Communist Party of Iran. She has opposed the current regime ruling Iran ...

, Iranian communist activist, writer *

Azar Nafisi , birth_date = , birth_place = Tehran, Iran , death_date = , death_place = , resting_place = , occupation = Writer, professor , language = English , nationality = , citizenship = American , education = , ...

(born 1955), Iranian academic

Surname

*Tony (Antoine) Azar, Lebanese-American Business executive. *

Alex Azar Alex Michael Azar II (; born June 17, 1967) is an American attorney, businessman, lobbyist, and former pharmaceutical executive who served as the United States secretary of health and human services from 2018 to 2021. Azar was nominated to his p ...

(born 1967), American lawyer, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and former Eli Lilly executive * Amado Azar (1913–1971), Argentine boxer and Olympian *

Assi Azar Assi Azar ( he, אסי עזר; born 10 June 1979) is an Israeli television host. Biography Assi Azar was born in Holon, Israel.Betty Azar, teacher and the author of several English grammar workbooks that are a staple in the English as a second language teaching industry * Brett Azar, American actor. Body double proxy of Arnold Schwarzenegger. *

Carla Azar Carla Azar is an American drummer from Huntsville, Alabama and member of the band Autolux. She also plays guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, and sings. Azar played drums on Jack White's albums '' Blunderbuss'', ''Lazaretto'', and '' Boarding Hous ...

, American drummer *

Caroline Azar Caroline Azar is a director and playwright. She was the lead singer, keyboardist and co-lyricist/composer of the band Fifth Column. Career The all-women punk band Fifth Column began in the mid-1980s in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The band self-rele ...

, Canadian director, actor, and playwright. Lead singer, keyboardist and co-lyricist/composer of the band Fifth Column * Dina Azar, Miss Lebanon 1995, television personality and host, fashion designer * Edward Azar (1938–1991), Lebanese professor of government and politics * Emilè Azar (born 1985), Swedish singer of Lebanese origin * George Azar (born 1959), Lebanese American photojournalist and documentary film maker *

Habib Azar Habib Azar (born October 19, 1979 in Pennsylvania, United States) is an American film, theater and television director based in New York City. He married his wife, Carla Azar, in 2011, and they have two children. Career Six-time Emmy winner Habib ...

(born 1979), American film, theater and television director * Ignatius Isaac Azar, Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch during 1709–1722 *

Jacobo Majluta Azar Jacobo Majluta Azar (9 October 1934 – 2 March 1996) was Vice President of the Dominican Republic from 16 August 1978 to 4 July 1982. He was one of the generations of politicians in the Dominican Republic whose ambition was continually thwarte ...

(1934-1996), Dominican politician of Lebanese origin. President of the Dominican Republic, Vice president and senator *

Joseph Azar (prince) Joseph Azar was a Jewish prince of the Anjuvannam in Cochin, South India. He was a descendant of Joseph Rabban. Azar lived in the 14th century CE. In 1340 Joseph Azar became embroiled in a conflict over succession with his brother. The ensuing st ...

, Jewish prince of the Anjuvannam in Cochin, South India * Joseph Azar (singer) (born 1942), Lebanese artist and singer *

Mehdi Azar Mehdi Azar (1901–1994) was an Iranian physician, professor of medicine and politician who served as the minister of culture in the period 1952–1953. In addition to his political activities he was one of the leading Iranian physicians in kid ...

(1901–1994), Iranian physician and politician * Mehdi Azar Yazdi (1921–2009), Iranian writer *

Naser Cheshmazar Naser Cheshmazar (31 December 1950 – 4 May 2018) was an Iranian musician and composer. He was an acknowledged master in classical music, musical theater, blues, folk music, jazz, and popular music. He composed many songs for well-known Iranian ...

, sometimes spelled Naser Cheshm Azar, (1950–2018), Iranian musician, composer and arranger *

Pablo Azar Pablo Azar (born Pablo Azar on July 27, 1982, in Mexico City, Mexico) is a Mexican actor. Personal life Pablo Azar is an international actor and painter. Pablo Azar was born in Mexico City and currently lives in the United States. Charit ...

(born 1982), Mexican actor *

Raymond Azar Raymond Azar ( ar, رايموند أزار; born 1953) was the head of the Lebanese military intelligence. Early life and education Raymond Azar was born into a Maronite family in the mostly Christian village of Machmouche in 1953. He studied ...

(born 1953), head of Lebanese military intelligence *

Rick Azar Rick may refer to: People *Rick (given name), a list of people with the given name *Alan Rick (born 1976), Brazilian politician, journalist, pastor and television personality *Johannes Rick (1869–1946), Austrian-born Brazilian priest and mycol ...

, American broadcaster * Roberto Azar (born 1966), Argentine tennis player * Rony Azar (born 1983), Lebanese football (soccer) player *

Steve Azar Stephen Thomas Azar (born April 11, 1964) is an American country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and philanthropist. Active since 1996, he has released a total of seven studio albums: one on the former River North Records, one on Mercury Nas ...

(born 1964), American country music artist

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