Haidar
Haidar is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “A lion”.
| Meaning | A lion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حيدر |
| Pronunciation | HAI-dar |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Haidar
Haidar, ḥaydar in Arabic, is an old word for a lion. At the battle of Khaybar, ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib recited a line of verse naming himself Ḥaydara, and from then on Haidar became one of his best-known titles. Because of that link, Shia Muslims hold the name especially dear. Sunni families use it as well, and spellings range from Haider and Hyder to Haydar and Heydar.
Is Haidar a Muslim name?
Haidar is an Arabic Muslim name meaning lion, famous as a title of Ali ibn Abi Talib.
How popular is Haidar?
Haidar is common in Iraq, Pakistan and India, as Heydar in Iran and as Haydar in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Haidar
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Haidar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haidar mean?
Haidar means 'A lion'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Haidar a Muslim name?
Haidar is an Arabic Muslim name meaning lion, famous as a title of Ali ibn Abi Talib.
How do you pronounce Haidar?
Haidar is pronounced HAI-dar.
Is Haidar a boy or girl name?
Haidar is usually a boy name.