Heydar

Heydar
GenderMale
Origin
MeaningLion
Region of originIran, Azerbaijan
Other names
Related namesGaidar, Haidar

Heydar is a common male given name in Greater Iran, particularly in Iran and Azerbaijan. A variant of the Arabic name Haydar (also spelt Heidar, Haider, and other variants), it was a cognomen of Ali, who was known for his courage in battle.

Heydar is sometimes transliterated as Gaidar or Geidar, from the Cyrillic spelling Гейдар.

The name may refer to:

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