Boy name
Dildar name meaning
“beloved; one who holds the heart”
Dildar means “beloved” or “one who holds the heart.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it combines Persian dil, “heart,” with dār, “holding” or “possessing.” Its literary association is the beloved addressed in Persian and related poetic traditions, where holding the heart becomes an image of love and attachment.
What does Dildar mean?
Beloved; one who holds the heart
In Turkish: sevgili; gönlü elinde tutan
Dildar carries the language of the heart and the beloved familiar from classical poetry. It suggests not simply someone loved, but the beloved who holds the lover's heart. It shares a broad field of imagery with other heart-based names such as Dilara.
Origin of the name Dildar
Dildar combines Persian dil, 'heart', with dār, 'holding' or 'possessing'. It became a literary term for the beloved in Persian and traditions influenced by it.
How to pronounce Dildar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dildaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | دلدار |
Is Dildar a boy’s name?
Yes, Dildar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 90% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Dildar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Dıldar
Names that sound like Dildar
- Dindar♂Devout, observant in religion
- Dilyar♂♀Companion of the heart
- Diyar♂Land
- Dijvar♂Difficult, hard
- Dündar♂The rearguard protecting an army's rear
- Dilşat♂♀Joyful at heart, glad-hearted
- Dilşad♂♀Joyful at heart, glad-hearted
- Dilhan♂♀Ruler of hearts
- Dijwar♂Difficult, arduous
- Dilmaç♂An interpreter or translator between languages
- Dilman♂♀
Names with related meanings
- Emre♂Friend
- Halil♂Close friend
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Can♂Life, soul
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Caner♂A dearly loved man or brave one
- Davut♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Emrah♂Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
- Aziz♂Precious, beloved
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Özcan♂Dear soul
- Emircan♂A ruler or prince
Famous people named Dildar
- Dildar Konukoğlu
FAQ about the name Dildar
What is the meaning of Dildar?
Dildar means “beloved; one who holds the heart”. Dildar combines Persian dil, 'heart', with dār, 'holding' or 'possessing'. It became a literary term for the beloved in Persian and traditions influenced by it.
Is Dildar a boy’s name?
Yes, Dildar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 90% of bearers are male.
Is Dildar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dildar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dildar?
Dildar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Dildar have?
Dildar has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Dildar?
Dildar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Dildar?
Other spellings: Dıldar.
Famous people named Dildar?
Notable people named Dildar include Dildar Konukoğlu.
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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