Bahadir
Persian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Bahadir
Bahadir means "brave" or "valiant" and derives from Persian roots, combining "bah" (great) and "dir" (holder/possessor).
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Etymology
Bahadir means "brave" or "valiant" and derives from Persian roots, combining "bah" (great) and "dir" (holder/possessor). The name is primarily used in Turkish, Azerbaijani, and other Turkic cultures, with historical significance among Ottoman and Central Asian populations, and is associated with Islamic traditions.
Bahadir currently ranks #3,108 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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