Abgar (name)

Abgar
Pronunciation
  • Classical Syriac: [ʔaw.ɡar.], Assyrian Neo-Aramaic: [ʔoːd͡ʒar]
GenderMasculine
Origin
Word/nameClassical Syriac: ܐܒܓܪ (Abgar)
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Abgar (Syriac: ܐܲܒ݂ܓܲܪ) is a masculine given name of Classical Syriac origin. The name is derived from the term "Abgara" (Classical Syriac: ܐܒܓܪܐ, romanized: ʾaḇgārā, lit. 'lame') and is typically used as a given name (such as in Assyrian Neo-Aramaic). The name may also be used as a surname.

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