Bahadar
Persian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Bahadar
Bahadar means "brave" or "valiant" and derives from Persian, where "bah" relates to greatness and "dar" signifies possession or bearing.
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Etymology
Bahadar means "brave" or "valiant" and derives from Persian, where "bah" relates to greatness and "dar" signifies possession or bearing. The name is primarily used in Persian, Turkish, South Asian (particularly Urdu and Hindi-speaking), and Islamic cultures, with historical prominence among Mughal nobility and Central Asian rulers.
Bahadar currently ranks #4,685 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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