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Waqar

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Waqar: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1994.

Of Arabic origin, Waqar carries the beautiful meaning of “dignity,” “respect,” or “honour,” qualities that have long made it a cherished choice in Muslim communities worldwide. The name is perhaps most famously borne by Waqar Younis, the legendary Pakistani cricketer whose devastating yorkers and later role as bowling coach made him one of the sport’s most revered figures. More recently, Waqar Hasan represented Pakistan in the 1950s, another early cricketing trailblazer. While Waqar does not have direct Scottish place connections, it has gained a steady presence in Scotland’s multicultural naming landscape since the late 20th century. A notable variant is Waqqar, with doubled consonants, sharing the same dignified root; the name’s rise in Scotland reflects the country’s growing diversity and the enduring appeal of meaningful, heroic names.