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Haider

/HAY-dar/

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Meaning

Lion

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic حيدر
Urdu حیدر
Persian حیدر
Turkish Haydar
Bengali হায়দার
Pashto حیدر
For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Haider offers deep spiritual resonance. Meaning 'Lion', this name carries a weight of authority, courage, and leadership.

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

Haider is the Arabic/Persian word for "lion," from the root h-y-d-r. It is best known as an epithet of Ali ibn Abi Talib, who was called "Haidar" for his courage in battle.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic ح-ي-د-ر (ḥaydar), meaning 'lion.'

Islamic Significance

Historically used as an epithet of Ali ibn Abi Talib, referencing his reputation for courage in battle.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, with particular popularity in Shia-majority and Persianate communities, given its association with Ali.