Boy name
Haydar name meaning
“lion; a powerful wild cat”
Haydar means “lion,” the powerful wild cat. It comes from Arabic ḥaydar and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its concrete historical association is Haydar as a name and epithet connected with Ali, while the image of a lion directly illustrates its dictionary meaning.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Haydar mean?
Lion; a powerful wild cat
In Turkish: aslan; güçlü yırtıcı hayvan
Haydar carries the lion’s imagery of strength and valour. Its clear Islamic and literary association comes from Ali’s designation as Haydar or Haydar-i Karrar. Classical and folk poetry preserve this connection, while Arslan and Esed offer related lion meanings through different linguistic forms.
How popular is Haydar?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 3provinces
Where is Haydar in the top 30?
3 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Haydar
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Haydar
Haydar comes from Arabic ḥaydar, “lion.” The word also functions as a historical name and epithet associated with Ali.
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 Haydar
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Haydar Basri
Meaning of each name
- Haydar: lion; a powerful wild cat
- Basri: of Basra; connected with Basra
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Gaffar Haydar
Meaning of each name
- Gaffar: abundantly and repeatedly forgiving
- Haydar: lion; a powerful wild cat
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Haydar Muhammed
Meaning of each name
- Haydar: lion; a powerful wild cat
- Muhammed: much praised; repeatedly praised
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Salman Haydar
Meaning of each name
- Salman: safe and sound; unharmed
- Haydar: lion; a powerful wild cat
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Haydar Adem
Meaning of each name
- Haydar: lion; a powerful wild cat
- Adem: human being; humankind
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Arif Haydar
Meaning of each name
- Arif: knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Haydar: lion; a powerful wild cat
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Ali Haydar, Haydar Berk.
How to pronounce Haydar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hajdaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حیدر |
| Arabic | حيدر |
Is Haydar a boy’s name?
Yes, Haydar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Haydar appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Haydar
Names with related meanings
- Alparslan♂Valiant, courageous lion
- Aslan♂Lion
- Aybars♂Compound of moon and leopard
- Hamza♂Lion
- Burak♂Mount of the Night Journey
- Buğra♂Male camel
- Bekir♂Young camel
- Baybars♂Noble or wealthy leopard
- Pars♂Leopard, a large spotted wild cat
- Arslan♂♀Lion
- Buğrahan♂A ruler bearing the title Buğra
- Çayan♂Scorpion, a venomous arachnid
Famous people named Haydar
- Haydar Baş · b. 1947
- Haydar Yılmaz · b. 1984
- Sultan Haydar · b. 1987
- Haydar Asan · b. 1906
- Haydar Bulgak · b. 1956
- Haydar Ergülen · b. 1956
- Haydar Saltık · b. 1923
- Haydar Zafer · b. 1927
- Haydar Zorlu · b. 1967
- Haydar Yavuz · b. 1994
- Haydar Karataş · b. 2007
- Haydar Akar · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Haydar
What is the meaning of Haydar?
Haydar means “lion; a powerful wild cat”. Haydar comes from Arabic ḥaydar, “lion.” The word also functions as a historical name and epithet associated with Ali.
Is Haydar a boy’s name?
Yes, Haydar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Haydar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Haydar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Haydar?
Haydar is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Haydar have?
Haydar has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Haydar?
Haydar appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Haydar?
Some ideas: Haydar Basri; Gaffar Haydar; Haydar Muhammed.
Famous people named Haydar?
Notable people named Haydar include Haydar Baş, Haydar Yılmaz, Sultan Haydar.
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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