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''Āzar'' is a common boys', girls', and last name in Persian-speaking countries. ''Azarkade'' or ''Atashkade'' are the

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, whom Jesus raised from the dead.

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* Azar Bigdeli (1722–1781), Iranian anthologist and poet * (1945–2007), Lebanese singer and composer *

Azar Gat Azar Gat (Hebrew: עזר גת; born 1959) is an Israeli researcher of war, nationalism and ideology, and a professor at the School of Political Science, Government, and International Relations at Tel Aviv University. His research combines expert ...

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

Azar Karadas Azar Karadas (; 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 career, winning Ti ...

(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. Career Lawrence released ''Summer Solstice'' on Prestige Records in 1975, ...

(born 1952), American jazz saxophonist * Azar Majedi, Iranian communist activist, writer *

Azar Nafisi Azar Nafisi (; born 1948)Following eighth grade, Nafisi's parents sent her to England for schooling from 1961 to 1963. Nafisi 2010, chapter 8, pp. 69-70; chapter 13, p. 115 is an Iranian-American writer and professor of English literature. Born in ...

(born 1955), Iranian academic * Azar Hekmat Shoar (1935–1974), Iranian actress

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*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 24th U.S. secretary of health and human services from 2018 to 2021. He was also chairman of the W ...

(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 (; born 10 June 1979) is an Israeli television host and screenwriter. He is the creator of the romantic comedy TV series '' Beauty and the Baker'' (2013 - 2021) and co-creator of the new TV series, '' Metukim'' (2024 - present). Biogr ...

(born 1979), Israeli television personality *

Betty Azar Betty Schrampfer Azar is the author of the ''Azar Grammar Series'' for students of English as a second or foreign language. A staple in English language teaching for more than three decades, the series contains dozens of books and is widely use ...

, teacher and the author of several English grammar workbooks that are a staple in the English as a second language teaching industry *

Carla Azar Carla Azar (June 15, 1972) 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 ' ...

, 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-rel ...

, 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 has two children. Career Eight-time Emmy winner Habib Azar ...

(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 47th president of the Dominican Republic for a month in 1982. He was previously the 32nd vice president under President Antonio Guzmán Fernández from 1978 until his accession to the pr ...

(1934–1996), Dominican politician of Lebanese origin. President of the Dominican Republic, Vice president and senator * Joseph Azar (prince), Jewish prince of the Anjuvannam in Cochin, South India *

Joseph Azar (singer) Joseph Azar () (born 1942) is a Lebanese artist, solo singer, and performer in Lebanese musical comedies and theatre. Beginnings Azar was born in the town of Jezzine, Lebanon to Lebanese parents. He was the youngest of four sons and attended el ...

(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 kidn ...

(1901–1994), Iranian physician and politician *

Mehdi Azar Yazdi Mehdi Azar-Yazdi () (18 March 1922 – 9 July 2009) was an Iranian children's writer. He started his career in 1956. His books are adaptations of works of the Classical Persian literature re-written for children in an easy-to-understand style.

(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. Charity ...

(born 1982), Mexican actor *

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

(born 1953), head of Lebanese military intelligence *

Rick Azar Ricardo Carballada (April 24, 1929 – March 25, 2021), known professionally as Rick Azar, was an American broadcaster who spent 31 years at WKBW-TV in Buffalo, New York. WKBW-TV career Azar began his career at WHLD and WUSJ, the radio s ...

, American broadcaster *

Roberto Azar Roberto Azar (born 21 March 1966) is a former professional tennis player from Argentina. Career Azar was runner-up at the San Marino Open in 1989. He also reached the semi-finals at the Bologna Outdoor tournament that season, beating world numbe ...

(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 N ...

(born 1964), American country music artist * Suzie Azar (born 1946), American politician

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