Heydar
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| 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]
Heydar is sometimes transliterated as Gaidar or Geidar, from the Cyrillic spelling Гейдар.[citation needed]
The name may refer to:
