Haider

HIE-dar

Urdu, Arabic

"lion, brave"

Haider Origin and Meaning

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

Cool, bright, and tough, Haider is the Urdu form of the Arabic name Haidar (or Haydar). Notably the nickname of Ali ibn Abi Talib, a son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Shia Imam, it makes a meaningful choice for Shia Muslims, while also appealing as an animal name and a name associated with bravery and strength.

It is a familiar choice in England and Wales, where it ranked in the Top 400 in a recent year.

Popularity of the name Haider

• 391 England 2024