Haider

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Meaning

Lion

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

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

Alternate Spellings

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.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Haider is widely respected for its positive connotations. 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.