Unisex name
Abdar name meaning
“Juicy; lustrous, fresh-looking”
Abdar means “juicy,” “lustrous” or “fresh-looking.” It is connected with Persian ābdār, formed from āb, meaning water, and -dār, expressing possession. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, it evokes a juicy fruit with a glossy surface, bringing together the word’s literal and figurative senses.
What does Abdar mean?
Juicy; lustrous, fresh-looking
In Turkish: Sulu; parlak, canlı görünümlü
If identified with the Persian word, Abdar belongs to a semantic field of water and freshness. The adjective can describe juicy fruit, the lustre of a stone, or vivid expression. Which of these senses motivated its use as a personal name remains uncertain.
Origin of the name Abdar
Probably Persian ābdār, formed from āb, water, and -dār, having or possessing. The word can describe something juicy or, figuratively, lustrous and fresh.
How to pronounce Abdar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /abdaɾ/ |
Is Abdar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Abdar is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Abdar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Abdar
What is the meaning of Abdar?
Abdar means “Juicy; lustrous, fresh-looking”. Probably Persian ābdār, formed from āb, water, and -dār, having or possessing. The word can describe something juicy or, figuratively, lustrous and fresh.
Is Abdar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Abdar is used for both boys and girls.
Is Abdar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Abdar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Abdar?
Abdar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Abdar have?
Abdar has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Abdar?
Abdar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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