 | It has been suggested that this article be merged with Hyder (name) , Hyderi (name) , Heydari (name) , Haydar , Heydar and Heidar to Haider . ( Discuss ) Proposed since December 2025. |
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Lion |
| Region of origin | Iran, Azerbaijan |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Gaidar, 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.[ citation needed ]
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Heydar is sometimes transliterated as Gaidar or Geidar, from the Cyrillic spelling Гейдар.[ citation needed ]
The name may refer to:
