Boy name
Hıdır name meaning
“green; associated with greenery”
Hıdır means green or associated with greenery. It derives from Arabic al-Khiḍr and is a Turkish pronunciation variant of Hızır. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a concrete cultural connection with Hıdırellez, the spring celebration whose name contains the Hıdır element.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Hıdır mean?
Green; associated with greenery
In Turkish: yeşil; yeşillikle ilişkilendirilen
Hıdır is linked with traditions about Hızır and with Hıdrellez, the celebration of spring's arrival. Hızır is traditionally identified with the unnamed wise figure in the Quranic story of Moses, but the name itself is absent from that text and his prophetic status is disputed.
How popular is Hıdır?
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.
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 Hıdır
From Arabic al-Ḫiḍr, a name connected with the root for green. Hıdır is a Turkish variant of Hızır.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic mythology |
| Is Hıdır in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | H |
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 Hıdır
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Hıdır Zakir
Meaning of each name
- Hıdır: green; associated with greenery
- Zakir: one who remembers; one who invokes God
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Devlet Hıdır
Meaning of each name
- Devlet: good fortune, prosperity; state, government
- Hıdır: green; associated with greenery
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Hıdır Enbiya
Meaning of each name
- Hıdır: green; associated with greenery
- Enbiya: prophets
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Alâaddin Hıdır
Meaning of each name
- Alâaddin: exaltation of the faith; religious glory
- Hıdır: green; associated with greenery
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Hıdır Yasin
Meaning of each name
- Hıdır: green; associated with greenery
- Yasin: the letters Ya and Sin; a surah name
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Abdi Hıdır
Meaning of each name
- Abdi: associated with servanthood or devotion
- Hıdır: green; associated with greenery
How to pronounce Hıdır
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hɯdɯɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | خضر |
Is Hıdır a boy’s name?
Yes, Hıdır is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hıdır appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Hidir
Names that sound like Hıdır
Names with related meanings
- Poyraz♂The cool, strong northeasterly wind
- Kuzey♂North
- Çınar♂Plane tree
- Ayaz♂Sharp dry cold under clear skies
- Deniz♂♀Sea, an extensive body of salt water
- Ege♂Name referring to the Aegean Sea and region
- Rüzgar♂Wind, air in motion
- Doruk♂Summit
- Baran♂Rain, rainfall
- Talha♂A thorny tree, commonly identified as acacia
- Yamaç♂The sloping side of a hill or mountain
- Toprak♂The earth that nourishes plants
Famous people named Hıdır
- Hıdır Aslan · b. 1958
- Hıdır Geviş · b. 1968
- Hıdır Bilek · b. 1948
- Hıdır Çelik
- Hıdır Çelik · b. 1960
- Hıdır Aytekin · b. 2003
- Hıdır Özer
- Hıdır Toprak · b. 1965
- Hıdır Toprak
- Hidir Yildirim
FAQ about the name Hıdır
What is the meaning of Hıdır?
Hıdır means “green; associated with greenery”. From Arabic al-Ḫiḍr, a name connected with the root for green. Hıdır is a Turkish variant of Hızır.
Is Hıdır a boy’s name?
Yes, Hıdır is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hıdır in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hıdır nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hıdır?
Hıdır is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hıdır have?
Hıdır has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hıdır?
Hıdır appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Hıdır?
Other spellings: Hidir.
What names go well with Hıdır?
Some ideas: Hıdır Zakir; Devlet Hıdır; Hıdır Enbiya.
Famous people named Hıdır?
Notable people named Hıdır include Hıdır Aslan, Hıdır Geviş, Hıdır Bilek.
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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