Attar (name)

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Attar (Arabic: عطار, ʿAṭṭār) is both an Arabic given name and a surname that refers to the occupations apothecary, pharmacist, spice dealer, or perfumer.

There is an exaggerated form related to this name, Atir or Ater (عاطِر ‘āṭir), meaning "perfumed, sweet-smelling, aromatic, fragrant", which is used rarely.

Both of these names are derived from the Arabic noun for perfume or fragrance, attar (or ittar).

Notable people with the name include:

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