Girl name
Namdar name meaning
“renowned; having an established name”
Namdar means renowned or having an established name. It comes from Persian nāmdār, combining nām, meaning name, with dār, meaning possessing or bearing. In Türkiye, it is used as a feminine given name. The Turkish expression nam salmak, to become renowned, provides a clear linguistic association with its meaning.
What does Namdar mean?
Renowned; having an established name
In Turkish: adı duyulmuş, ün kazanmış
Namdar expresses fame through the idea of having a known name. In Ottoman writing it could also serve as a description of a recognized figure. As a personal name it is related to Namık through naming and remembrance, without asserting that its bearer is actually famous.
Origin of the name Namdar
It comes from Persian nāmdār, composed of nām, 'name,' and dār, 'having' or 'holding.' Together they express having a recognized name or reputation.
How to pronounce Namdar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Ottoman Turkish | نامدار |
Is Namdar a girl’s name?
Yes, Namdar is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Namdar 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
Names that sound like Namdar
Names with related meanings
- Ünal♂♀Gain renown, make your name known
- Zişan♀Glorious, distinguished, possessing renown
- Mediha♀Praised
- Nebahat♀Alertness, discernment
- Fahriye♀Relating to pride
- Ünlü♂♀Renowned
- Ünver♂♀Bring renown
- Gülsan♀Renowned like a rose
- Louise♀Renowned in battle
- Mefharet♀Pride, honour
- Nursan♀Radiant fame, a bright name
- Şan♂♀Renown, fame
FAQ about the name Namdar
What is the meaning of Namdar?
Namdar means “renowned; having an established name”. It comes from Persian nāmdār, composed of nām, 'name,' and dār, 'having' or 'holding.' Together they express having a recognized name or reputation.
Is Namdar a girl’s name?
Yes, Namdar is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Namdar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Namdar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Namdar?
Namdar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Namdar have?
Namdar has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Namdar?
Namdar 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.
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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