Boy name
Payidar name meaning
“lasting; firmly enduring”
Payidar means “lasting” or “firmly enduring.” It comes from Persian pāydār, combining pāy, meaning foot or support, with dār, meaning holding or possessing. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name evokes a building standing securely on its foundations, giving a concrete image to the idea of endurance.
What does Payidar mean?
Lasting; firmly enduring
In Turkish: kalıcı, sağlam biçimde ayakta duran
Payidar survives in Turkish especially in payidar olmak, meaning to endure or remain standing. The name emphasizes continuity and persistence over time. In literary and historical language, the word can describe buildings, institutions, or memories, and its use as a personal name retains that central image of lasting existence.
Origin of the name Payidar
It comes from Persian pāydār, 'enduring, stable.' Its elements pāy, 'foot, support,' and dār, 'holding, possessing,' combine in the image of remaining firmly established.
How to pronounce Payidar
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pajidaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | پايدار |
Is Payidar a boy’s name?
Yes, Payidar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Payidar 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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- Kadir♂Capable
- Metin♂Firm
- Batuhan♂Steadfast khan
- Egemen♂Sovereign, independent in exercising authority
- Alpaslan♂Valiant lion
- Yavuz♂Stern, formidable
- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
Famous people named Payidar
- Payidar Tüfekçioğlu · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Payidar
What is the meaning of Payidar?
Payidar means “lasting; firmly enduring”. It comes from Persian pāydār, 'enduring, stable.' Its elements pāy, 'foot, support,' and dār, 'holding, possessing,' combine in the image of remaining firmly established.
Is Payidar a boy’s name?
Yes, Payidar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Payidar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Payidar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Payidar?
Payidar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Payidar have?
Payidar has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Payidar?
Payidar 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 Payidar?
Notable people named Payidar include Payidar Tüfekçioğlu.
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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