Haidar

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Meaning

Lion

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic حيدر
Urdu حیدر
Persian حیدر
Turkish Haydar
Bengali হায়দার
Pashto حیدر

Alternate Spellings

The name Haidar is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. Meaning 'Lion', this name carries a weight of authority, courage, and leadership.

While popular in Arabic regions, Haidar has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Haidar is the Arabic word for “lion,” a title given to Ali ibn Abi Talib, said to have been named this by his mother in the Kaaba before his birth.