Boy name
Bakhtiar name meaning
“fortunate, lucky”
Bakhtiar is a masculine name of Persian origin meaning fortunate or lucky. It is an Indonesian spelling of bakhtiyār, formed from bakht, meaning fortune, together with an element expressing possession. Bachtiar and Bahtiar are other spelling variants associated with the same name.
What does Bakhtiar mean?
In Anwar, Iskandar, and Fajar, -ar belongs to the complete name rather than serving as a suffix with one shared meaning. Similar endings do not imply a common origin or meaning. More boy names ending in -ar →
Origin and cultural usage of Bakhtiar
An Indonesian spelling of Persian bakhtiyār, formed from bakht, meaning fortune, with an element expressing possession.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Bakhtiar in Islam and the Quran
Bakhtiar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Bakhtiar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Bakhtiar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Bakhtiar: fortunate, lucky
- Romadhon: the month of Ramadan
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
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Bakhtiar Rokib Habibullah
Meaning of each word
- Bakhtiar: fortunate, lucky
- Rokib: watcher, vigilant guardian
- Habibullah: beloved of God
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Bakhtiar Nasuhi
Meaning of each word
- Bakhtiar: fortunate, lucky
- Nasuhi: sincere counselor
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Meaning of each word
- Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
- Bakhtiar: fortunate, lucky
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
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Bakhtiar Nashrullah
Meaning of each word
- Bakhtiar: fortunate, lucky
- Nashrullah: help or victory from God
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Meaning of each word
- Bakhtiar: fortunate, lucky
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Arsya: throne
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How to pronounce Bakhtiar
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /baxtiar/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦏ꦳꧀ꦠꦶꦲꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮮ᮪ᮒᮤᮃᮁ |
Is Bakhtiar a boy’s name?
Yes, Bakhtiar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bakhtiar ranks #971 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Rizky♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Rizki♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Iqbal♂Good fortune, success in life
- Basuki♂Safe and prosperous
- Imron♂Prosperity, flourishing condition
- Marzuki♂One granted sustenance
- Untung♂Good fortune, gain
- Edwin♂Prosperous friend
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Raharjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
- Rahardjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
Famous people named Bakhtiar
- Bakhtiar
- Bakhtiar Ahmad Sibarani · b. 1984
- Bakhtiar Sanderta · b. 1939
- Bakhtiar
- Bakhtiar · b. 1961
- Bakhtiar · b. 1960
- Bakhtiar Dm. · b. 1962
- Bakhtiar Efendi · b. 1976
- Bakhtiar Hadi Negara · b. 1998
- Bakhtiar M · b. 1973
- Bakhtiar Muhamad Nurhadi · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Bakhtiar
What is the meaning of Bakhtiar?
Bakhtiar means fortunate, lucky. An Indonesian spelling of Persian bakhtiyār, formed from bakht, meaning fortune, with an element expressing possession.
Is Bakhtiar a boy’s name?
Yes, Bakhtiar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Bakhtiar?
Bakhtiar is of Persian origin.
Is the name Bakhtiar in the Quran?
Bakhtiar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Bakhtiar have?
Bakhtiar has 3 syllables (Bakh-ti-ar) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Bakhtiar?
Bakhtiar ranks #971 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Bakhtiar?
Other spellings: Bachtiar, Bahtiar.
What full names go well with Bakhtiar?
Some ideas: Bakhtiar Romadhon Zulfikar; Bakhtiar Rokib Habibullah; Bakhtiar Nasuhi.
Famous people named Bakhtiar?
Notable people named Bakhtiar include Bakhtiar, Bakhtiar Ahmad Sibarani, Bakhtiar Sanderta.
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