Boy name
Haidar name meaning
“a lion, a powerful wild animal”
Haidar is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning a lion, a powerful wild animal. It comes from ḥaydar, one of the Arabic words for lion. Alongside its use as a given name, Haidar is also known as an epithet of Ali ibn Abi Talib.
What does Haidar 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 Haidar
From Arabic ḥaydar, a word for lion. It is also known as an epithet of Ali ibn Abi Talib.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Haidar in Islam and the Quran
Haidar 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 Haidar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Haidar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Haidar: a lion, a powerful wild animal
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
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Meaning of each word
- Haidar: a lion, a powerful wild animal
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
- Najmuddin: star of the faith
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Haidar Reyhan
Meaning of each word
- Haidar: a lion, a powerful wild animal
- Reyhan: fragrant basil plant
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Meaning of each word
- Abror: the righteous and virtuous
- Haidar: a lion, a powerful wild animal
- Supangat: help; intercession
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Haidar Isnan
Meaning of each word
- Haidar: a lion, a powerful wild animal
- Isnan: two
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Meaning of each word
- Haidar: a lion, a powerful wild animal
- Wildan: boys, young lads
- Jais: permissible, allowed
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How to pronounce Haidar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /haidar/ |
| Arabic script | حيدر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦲꦶꦢꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮄᮓᮁ |
Is Haidar a boy’s name?
Yes, Haidar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Haidar ranks #1,086 among boy names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Haidar
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Haidar
- Haidar Bagir · b. 1957
- Haidar Musyafa · b. 1986
- Haidar · b. 1963
- Haidar M Diah
- Haidar Madjid · b. 1969
- Haidar R.S
- Haidar Rafif Fauzan · b. 1997
- Haidar Raib Saleh
- Haidar Ulinnuha · b. 1979
- Moh Haidar Alfairuz · b. 2000
- R. Haidar Alwi · b. 1963
- R. M. Haidar Lutfi · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Haidar
What is the meaning of Haidar?
Haidar means a lion, a powerful wild animal. From Arabic ḥaydar, a word for lion. It is also known as an epithet of Ali ibn Abi Talib.
Is Haidar a boy’s name?
Yes, Haidar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Haidar?
Haidar is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Haidar in the Quran?
Haidar does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Haidar have?
Haidar has 2 syllables (Hai-dar) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Haidar?
Haidar ranks #1,086 among boy names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Haidar?
Some ideas: Haidar Bagir Rezha; Haidar Fitrah Najmuddin; Haidar Reyhan.
Famous people named Haidar?
Notable people named Haidar include Haidar Bagir, Haidar Musyafa, Haidar.
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