Bakhtiyar
Bakhtiyar is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Lucky, fortunate”.
| Meaning | Lucky, fortunate |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | بختیار |
| Pronunciation | bukh-tee-YAAR |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Central Asia, Kurdistan, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Bakhtiyar
Bakhtiyar brings together the Persian bakht, 'fortune', and yār, 'friend' or 'companion'. Its sense is 'one whom fortune befriends', a person on whom luck smiles. Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khalji, the commander who brought Bengal under Muslim rule around 1204, is the bearer history remembers best. The name is also widespread in Central Asia, Azerbaijan and Kurdish communities, with Bakhtiyor as the Uzbek form.
Is Bakhtiyar a Muslim name?
Bakhtiyar is Persian in origin and has a long history among Muslims, from Bengal to Central Asia.
How popular is Bakhtiyar?
It is common in Iran, Uzbekistan (as Bakhtiyor), Azerbaijan, Kurdistan and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Bakhtiyar
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Spellings and variants of Bakhtiyar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bakhtiyar mean?
Bakhtiyar means 'Lucky, fortunate'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Bakhtiyar a Muslim name?
Bakhtiyar is Persian in origin and has a long history among Muslims, from Bengal to Central Asia.
How do you pronounce Bakhtiyar?
Bakhtiyar is pronounced bukh-tee-YAAR.
Is Bakhtiyar a boy or girl name?
Bakhtiyar is usually a boy name.