Boy name
Hızır name meaning
“green; associated with verdure”
Hızır means green or associated with verdure. It is the Turkish form of Arabic al-Khiḍr, a name connected with the root for greenness. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is related to Hıdır and evokes the renewal of vegetation celebrated at Hıdırellez.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Hızır mean?
Green; associated with verdure
In Turkish: yeşil, yeşillikle ilişkilendirilen
Hızır names a figure associated with wisdom and timely assistance in Islamic tradition. The unnamed wise servant encountered by Moses in the Quran is traditionally identified as Khidr. Turkish preserves this cultural association in the expression Hızır gibi yetişmek and in the festival name Hıdrellez.
How popular is Hızır?
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.
Double names with Hızır
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 Hızır
The Turkish form of Arabic al-Khiḍr. The name is connected with the Arabic root for greenness and green vegetation.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic mythology |
| Is Hızır 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 Hızır
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Hızır Kemalettin
Meaning of each name
- Hızır: green; associated with verdure
- Kemalettin: perfection or completeness of religion
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Sahir Hızır
Meaning of each name
- Sahir: one who stays awake; a magician
- Hızır: green; associated with verdure
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Hızır Erkam
Meaning of each name
- Hızır: green; associated with verdure
- Erkam: speckled, marked with contrasting patches
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Veysel Hızır
Meaning of each name
- Veysel: a form developed from the name Uways
- Hızır: green; associated with verdure
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Hızır Sani
Meaning of each name
- Hızır: green; associated with verdure
- Sani: Second
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Kafi Hızır
Meaning of each name
- Kafi: sufficient, meeting what is needed
- Hızır: green; associated with verdure
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Hızır Ali.
How to pronounce Hızır
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hɯzɯɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | خضر |
| Arabic | الخضر |
Is Hızır a boy’s name?
Yes, Hızır is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hızır 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: Hizir
Names that sound like Hızır
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 Hızır
- Hızır Sarı · b. 1951
- Hızır Aydın · b. 1915
- Hızır Aslıyüksek · b. 1973
- Hızır Cengiz · b. 1913
- Hızır Hop · b. 1938
- Hızır Tüzel · b. 1956
- Hızır Canbaz · b. 1964
- Hızır İrfan Önder · b. 1964
- Hızır Özcan · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Hızır
What is the meaning of Hızır?
Hızır means “green; associated with verdure”. The Turkish form of Arabic al-Khiḍr. The name is connected with the Arabic root for greenness and green vegetation.
Is Hızır a boy’s name?
Yes, Hızır is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hızır in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hızır nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hızır?
Hızır is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hızır have?
Hızır has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hızır?
Hızır appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Hızır?
Other spellings: Hizir.
What names go well with Hızır?
Some ideas: Hızır Kemalettin; Sahir Hızır; Hızır Erkam.
Famous people named Hızır?
Notable people named Hızır include Hızır Sarı, Hızır Aydın, Hızır Aslıyüksek.
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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