Darbar
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Darbar
Darbar derives from Persian "dar" (door/court) and "bar" (bearer/master), meaning a royal court, audience hall, or the sovereign's formal gathering place.
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Etymology
Darbar derives from Persian "dar" (door/court) and "bar" (bearer/master), meaning a royal court, audience hall, or the sovereign's formal gathering place. The term is primarily used in South Asian cultures, particularly among Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs in India and Pakistan, with historical significance in Mughal and princely state governance.
Darbar currently ranks #2,947 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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