Haydar

Meaning of Haydar

Haydar (pronounced HAY-dahr) springs from Arabic roots and carries the bold meaning “lion,” a title once used for Imam Ali, famed for both courage and kindness. The name practically prowls with quiet strength—picture a little cub who’s already king of the sandbox—yet its soft, two-syllable glide keeps it friendly and approachable. In the United States it remains a hidden gem, appearing only a handful of times each year, so parents can claim the thrill of rarity without venturing into the realm of the unpronounceable. Culturally rich, easy on the ears, and packed with a heroic backstory, Haydar offers a badge of bravery for a modern boy who’ll grow up knowing there’s a bit of lionhearted legend stitched right into his birth certificate.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as HAY-dahr (/ˈheɪdɑr/)

• Haiden
• Hayden
• Haidar
• Hadi
• Hadrian