Boy name
Sidar name meaning
“shade of a tree”
Sidar means “shade of a tree” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its Kurdish explanation brings together sî, meaning shade, and dar, meaning tree. The patch of shade cast by a leafy tree on a sunny day gives the name a direct and concrete natural image.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Kurdish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Sidar mean?
Shade of a tree
In Turkish: ağaç gölgesi
The interpretation 'tree shade' gives Sidar an image of coolness and shelter in nature. Under this reading, it refers to the shade produced by a tree rather than to a particular species. The proposed Kurdish derivation describes a linguistic connection and does not establish anyone's identity.
How popular is Sidar?
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.
- Province lists
- 8provinces
Where is Sidar in the top 30?
8 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
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 Sidar
Sidar is possibly related to Kurdish sî, 'shade', and dar, 'tree'. This explanation is widespread, but the compound's spelling and exact linguistic formation warrant verification.
Double names with Sidar
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Sidar Nebil
Meaning of each name
- Sidar: shade of a tree
- Nebil: noble, honourable, distinguished
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Tibet Sidar
Meaning of each name
- Tibet: the name of the Asian region Tibet
- Sidar: shade of a tree
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Sidar Robin
Meaning of each name
- Sidar: shade of a tree
- Robin: bright fame; a familiar form of Robert
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Cevat Sidar
Meaning of each name
- Cevat: open-handed; exceptionally generous
- Sidar: shade of a tree
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Sidar Nezih
Meaning of each name
- Sidar: shade of a tree
- Nezih: upright, refined, and respectable
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Ümitcan Sidar
Meaning of each name
- Ümitcan: hope and life; a life of hope
- Sidar: shade of a tree
How to pronounce Sidar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sidaɾ/ |
Is Sidar a boy’s name?
Yes, Sidar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sidar 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: Sıdar
Names that sound like Sidar
Names with related meanings
- Çınar♂Plane tree
- Talha♂A thorny tree, commonly identified as acacia
- Erdal♂Valiant branch
- Köksal♂Take root, become established
- Ardıç♂Juniper, an evergreen tree or shrub
- Darvan♂Woodworker
- Serdal♂Main branch
- Gürdal♂Lush, densely growing branch
- Özdal♂True branch
- Togay♂Riverside woodland, riparian grove
- Budak♂Tree shoot
- Dal♂A branch extending from a tree
Famous people named Sidar
- Sidar Aydın
FAQ about the name Sidar
What is the meaning of Sidar?
Sidar means “shade of a tree”. Sidar is possibly related to Kurdish sî, 'shade', and dar, 'tree'. This explanation is widespread, but the compound's spelling and exact linguistic formation warrant verification.
Is Sidar a boy’s name?
Yes, Sidar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Sidar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sidar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sidar?
Sidar is of Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Sidar have?
Sidar has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sidar?
Sidar appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Sidar?
Other spellings: Sıdar.
What names go well with Sidar?
Some ideas: Sidar Nebil; Tibet Sidar; Sidar Robin.
Famous people named Sidar?
Notable people named Sidar include Sidar Aydın.
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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