Mazhar-e-Sharif, is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan, with population of 300,600 people (2006 est.) and also the capital of Balkh province.

Mazhar Kaleem (1942– ), is a Pakistani novelist chiefly famous for his Imran Series novels.

Mazhar Krasniqi (1931– ), is a New Zealand Muslim community leader of Kosovar-Albanian descent.

Mazhar Raslan (?– ), was the Prime Ministers of Jordan from 1921-1923.

Mazhar Alanson (1950– ), is a Turkish pop musician, member of the legendary Turkish pop music band MFÖ and an actor.

Mirza Mazhar Jan-e-Janaan (1699–?), was a renowned Urdu poet.

Mazhar Hussain (1967– ), is a former Pakistani cricketer who played for various Lahore teams.

Mazhar Khan (actor) (1953–1998), was an Indian Bollywood actor and director.

Ahmed Mazhar (1917–2002), was an Egyptian actor.

Osman Mazhar (paša) (?–?), was the ruler of Bosnia from 1859 - 1861.

Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim (1979– ), is the Malaysian-born third wife of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei.

Mazhar Xaliqi (1939– ), is a Kurdish singer, he is one of the most prominent and famous Kurdish singers.

Mazhar, is a large, heavy tambourine used in Arabic music.

Mohammad Mazhar (?– ), is a List A cricketer from Bangladesh.

Mazhar Ali Khan (?– ), is a Hindustani classical vocalist of the Patiala Gharana, known for his performances of Dadra and Thumri.

Mazhar Munir (?– ), is a television and film actor.

Mazhar Khan (1964– ), is a Pakistani-born Omani cricketer.