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Meaning

Veiler of sins

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ستار
Urdu ستار
Persian ستار
Bengali সাত্তার
Pashto ستار
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Sattar is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Veiler of sins', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Sattar is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Sattar comes from the same Arabic root s-t-r as Mastura, the root behind As-Sattar, the Veiler of sins.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root س-ت-ر (s-t-r, 'to cover, conceal'). As-Sattar ('the Concealer of Faults') is used in Islamic tradition among the descriptive names of God, referring to His concealing of sins.

Islamic Significance

As-Sattar, the Concealer of Faults, is not among the attributes named in the Quran; it is one of the names in devotional use drawn from tradition, and survives mainly in the compound Abd al-Sattar.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.