Boy name
Aydar name meaning
“a tuft of hair; forelock”
Aydar means a tuft of hair or forelock. It is connected with the word aydar found in Turkic languages and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its concrete association is a distinct lock of hair left on the head or falling over the forehead.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Old Turkic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare
What does Aydar mean?
A tuft of hair; forelock
In Turkish: başta bırakılan saç tutamı; perçem
One proposed explanation of Aydar connects it with a hairstyle term found in several Turkic languages. This differs from deriving it from Turkish ay, moon; the similar-sounding Haydar is a separate Arabic-origin name, so their meanings should not be merged without evidence.
Origin of the name Aydar
Possibly related to aydar in several Turkic languages, referring to a tuft or lock of hair left on the head. The connection of the Turkish name with that word and its deeper origin remain uncertain.
| Linguistic origin | Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| Is Aydar in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Ay |
How to pronounce Aydar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ajdaɾ/ |
Is Aydar a boy’s name?
Yes, Aydar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Aydar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Aydar
- Adar♂The month of March
- Aydan♂♀From the moon
- Aybar♂Majesty, grandeur, dignity
- Ajdar♂Dragon
- Aytar♂One who speaks or conveys news
- Abdar♂♀Juicy
- Aypar♂Majesty, an awe-inspiring presence
- Aybars♂Compound of moon and leopard
- Ayaz♂Sharp dry cold under clear skies
- Arda♂Marker rod
- Ayhan♂Moon khan
- Aydın♂Bright, illuminated
FAQ about the name Aydar
What is the meaning of Aydar?
Aydar means “a tuft of hair; forelock”. Possibly related to aydar in several Turkic languages, referring to a tuft or lock of hair left on the head. The connection of the Turkish name with that word and its deeper origin remain uncertain.
Is Aydar a boy’s name?
Yes, Aydar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Aydar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Aydar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Aydar?
Aydar is of Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Aydar have?
Aydar has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Aydar?
Aydar 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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