Muslim boy name

Haydar

حيدر

“Lion; a name of Ali”

شیر

Prophet's familyCompanion

Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
In the Qur'an: No
Letter: H

The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.

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Questions

What does Haydar mean?

Haydar (حيدر) means "Lion; a name of Ali". It is an Arabic name for a boy.

What is the meaning of Haydar in Urdu?

In Urdu, Haydar means: شیر.

Is Haydar a Muslim name?

Yes. Haydar is used by Muslims around the world.

Is Haydar mentioned in the Qur'an?

Haydar is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.