Khidr

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Meaning

Green; A mystic figure

Origin

Quranic

Global Spellings

Arabic خضر
Urdu خضر
Persian خضر
Turkish Hızır
Bengali খিদর
Pashto خضر

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Khidr offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Green; A mystic figure', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Khidr comes from the Arabic root kh-d-r, meaning “green.” A well-known hadith explains the name by describing him sitting on barren white ground that turned green beneath him. He is the mysterious righteous figure encountered by Musa (AS) in Surah Al-Kahf (18:65-82), traditionally associated with hidden divine wisdom.