Haydar
Meaning of Haydar
The name Haydar is a strong and meaningful choice for a baby boy, with deep roots in Arabic culture. Pronounced as HAY-dahr (/ˈheɪdɑr/), this name carries the powerful meaning of "lion" or "brave," symbolizing courage and strength. It is often associated with Ali ibn Abi Talib, a significant figure in Islamic history who was nicknamed "Haydar" due to his valor and leadership. Variations of the name include Hayder and Haider, providing some flexibility in spelling while retaining its robust essence. In recent years, Haydar has seen modest usage in the United States, with occurrences fluctuating between 5 to 7 newborns annually over the past decade. Despite its relatively rare appearance on U.S. birth charts—ranking as low as 12190—it remains a distinctive and culturally rich choice for parents seeking a name that embodies bravery and heritage.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as HAY-dahr (/ˈheɪdɑr/)
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Notable People Named Haydar
| Haydar Amuli - Sayyid Baha al-Din Haydar, also known as Sayyed Haydar Amoli, was a prominent 14th-century Persian mystic philosopher and commentator of Ibn Arabi. |
| Haydar Piriyev - Heydar Kamal oglu Piriyev is a prominent Azerbaijani military officer and lieutenant general known for his service in the Nagorno-Karabakh wars and as the Chief of the War College of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. |
| Ayatollah Haydar al-Sadr, born in Samarra, Iraq, comes from a long line of religious scholarship within Shia Islam, as part of the esteemed as-Sadr family, who are considered Sayyid and can trace their lineage back to Muhammad. |
| Haydar Shesho is a Yazidi military commander in Iraq and the founder of the Yazidi self-defense militia Protection Force of Ezidkhan (HPÊ). |
| Haydar al-Kuzbari was a Syrian lieutenant colonel who played a significant role in the 1961 Syrian coup d'état and had a close relationship with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. |
