Haidar: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Lion
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
HY-dar

Haidar is an Arabic boy's name meaning “Lion”. It appears in our list of 200+ Baby Names That Mean Warrior — Bold, Brave, and Battle-Ready.

Meaning & Origin of Haidar

Meaning: Lion.

Origin: Arabic.

A common claim: Lion, warrior Actually: Haidar literally translates to 'lion' in Arabic; the warrior association comes from its historic use as an epithet for Caliph Ali.

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Haidar

HY-darIPA /ˈhaɪdɑːr/

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