Boy name
Kemandar name meaning
“bow bearer; archer”
Kemandar means “bow bearer” or “archer.” A boy's name in Türkiye, it combines Persian kamān, meaning bow, with dār, an element meaning bearer or possessor. Its concrete association is the equipment of traditional archery: a curved bow held ready by an archer, with arrows carried nearby.
What does Kemandar mean?
Bow bearer; archer
In Turkish: yay taşıyan; okçu
Kemandar draws on the bow imagery of historical warfare and hunting. Its first element primarily refers here to an archery bow, rather than the musical instrument called keman in Turkish. Structurally, it resembles other Persian compounds in -dār that designate possession or a particular function.
Origin of the name Kemandar
It combines Persian kamān, “bow,” with -dār, “holder” or “possessor.” The compound denotes a bearer or user of a bow.
How to pronounce Kemandar
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kemandaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كماندار |
Is Kemandar a boy’s name?
Yes, Kemandar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kemandar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
FAQ about the name Kemandar
What is the meaning of Kemandar?
Kemandar means “bow bearer; archer”. It combines Persian kamān, “bow,” with -dār, “holder” or “possessor.” The compound denotes a bearer or user of a bow.
Is Kemandar a boy’s name?
Yes, Kemandar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kemandar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kemandar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kemandar?
Kemandar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Kemandar have?
Kemandar has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Kemandar?
Kemandar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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