Haidar

HIE-dar

Arabic

"lion, brave"

Haidar Origin and Meaning

The name Haidar is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "lion, brave".

Cool, strong, and distinctive, this Arabic name is associated with bravery and strength, while also being an animal name. It was notably the nickname of Ali ibn Abi Talib, a son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Shia Imam, making this a meaningful choice among Shia Muslims. It can also be spelled as Haidar, Haydar, Hajdar, and Heydar.