Boy name
Bedir name meaning
“full moon; the fully illuminated moon”
Bedir means “full moon,” describing the moon when its visible face is fully illuminated. It comes from Arabic badr, adapted into Turkish with an additional vowel, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Its clearest image is a bright lunar disc against the night sky.
What does Bedir mean?
Full moon; the fully illuminated moon
In Turkish: dolunay, ayın tam aydınlık görünümü
Bedir is associated with the bright, rounded moon in classical Turkish poetry and shares its basic meaning with Dolunay. It also matches the Turkish name of the site of the Battle of Badr. That historical connection adds a separate association to its literal lunar meaning.
Origin of the name Bedir
Bedir comes from Arabic badr, meaning full moon. Turkish inserted a vowel between the final consonants, producing the form bedir.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Bedir in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · ببدر · 3:123Bedir occurs in the Quran as a place name, in a verse recalling assistance at Badr. |
| Starts with | B · Be |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Bedir
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Bedir Nusret
Meaning of each name
- Bedir: full moon; the fully illuminated moon
- Nusret: help, support; victory
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Şahabeddin Bedir
Meaning of each name
- Şahabeddin: shining star of religion; flame of religion
- Bedir: full moon; the fully illuminated moon
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Bedir Sina
Meaning of each name
- Bedir: full moon; the fully illuminated moon
- Sina: a name associated with Mount Sinai
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İmran Bedir
Meaning of each name
- İmran: flourishing, prosperity; thriving settlement
- Bedir: full moon; the fully illuminated moon
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Bedir Naki
Meaning of each name
- Bedir: full moon; the fully illuminated moon
- Naki: clean, pure, unblemished
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Muhittin Bedir
Meaning of each name
- Muhittin: reviver of the faith; one who renews religion
- Bedir: full moon; the fully illuminated moon
How to pronounce Bedir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bediɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بدر |
Is Bedir a boy’s name?
Yes, Bedir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Bedir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Bedir
Names with related meanings
- Aybars♂Compound of moon and leopard
- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
- Kutay♂A blessed or auspicious moon
- Bedirhan♂A compound evoking the full moon and rulership
- Eray♂Name combining warrior and moon
- Ayberk♂A name combining moon and firmness
- Gökay♂Moon in the sky
- Ayhan♂Moon khan
- Koray♂A moon glowing red like an ember
- Emiray♂Commander, leader
- Aykut♂A name combining moon and blessing imagery
- Alpay♂A compound name evoking valour and the moon
Famous people named Bedir
- Bedir Bedir · b. 1982
- Hacı Bedir Fırat · b. 1872
- Bedir Aydemir · b. 1947
FAQ about the name Bedir
What is the meaning of Bedir?
Bedir means “full moon; the fully illuminated moon”. Bedir comes from Arabic badr, meaning full moon. Turkish inserted a vowel between the final consonants, producing the form bedir.
Is Bedir a boy’s name?
Yes, Bedir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 80% of bearers are male.
Is Bedir in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Bedir occurs in the Quran as a place name, in a verse recalling assistance at Badr. (e.g.: 3:123)
What is the origin of the name Bedir?
Bedir is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Bedir have?
Bedir has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Bedir?
Bedir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Bedir?
Some ideas: Bedir Nusret; Şahabeddin Bedir; Bedir Sina.
Famous people named Bedir?
Notable people named Bedir include Bedir Bedir, Hacı Bedir Fırat, Bedir Aydemir.
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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