Boy name
Navdar name meaning
“renowned; well-known”
Navdar means renowned or well-known. It comes from Kurdish navdar, formed from nav, meaning name, and the possessive element -dar. In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine given name. The Persian-derived name Namdar offers a close comparison, since both names connect the idea of a name with renown.
What does Navdar mean?
Renowned; well-known
In Turkish: adı duyulmuş, ün sahibi
Navdar expresses fame and recognition through the idea of having a widely known name. In Kurdish it can function as an adjective describing someone renowned as well as a personal name. Persian Namdar has a comparable structure and meaning, while the element nav in this particular form is Kurdish.
Origin of the name Navdar
From Kurdish navdar, ‘renowned’ or ‘well-known’. It combines nav, ‘name’, with the possessive element -dar, literally conveying possession of a name or reputation.
How to pronounce Navdar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /navdaɾ/ |
Is Navdar a boy’s name?
Yes, Navdar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Navdar 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.
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Famous people named Navdar
- Navdar Doğuş Uzun
FAQ about the name Navdar
What is the meaning of Navdar?
Navdar means “renowned; well-known”. From Kurdish navdar, ‘renowned’ or ‘well-known’. It combines nav, ‘name’, with the possessive element -dar, literally conveying possession of a name or reputation.
Is Navdar a boy’s name?
Yes, Navdar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Navdar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Navdar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Navdar?
Navdar is of Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Navdar have?
Navdar has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Navdar?
Navdar 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.
Famous people named Navdar?
Notable people named Navdar include Navdar Doğuş Uzun.
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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