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Dildar

Quick answerDildar is a Persian name composed of "dil" (heart) and "dar" (possessor/holder), meaning "one who possesses the heart" or "beloved." The name derives from Persian linguistic roots and carries connotations of affection and emotional depth.

Persian · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#6,564
TrendStable
Peak year—
Syllables2
OriginPersian
LanguagePersian
CulturePersian, South Asian, Turkish
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology3 Chaldean 6
Global rank#1,509

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Dildar

Dildar is a Persian name composed of "dil" (heart) and "dar" (possessor/holder), meaning "one who possesses the heart" or "beloved." The name derives from Persian linguistic roots and carries connotations of affection and emotional depth.

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Etymology

Dildar is a Persian name composed of "dil" (heart) and "dar" (possessor/holder), meaning "one who possesses the heart" or "beloved." The name derives from Persian linguistic roots and carries connotations of affection and emotional depth.

The name is primarily used among Persian, Urdu, and Turkish-speaking Muslim populations, particularly in Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey, with historical usage documented in Persian poetry and classical Islamic literature. It remains a traditional name in South Asian and Middle Eastern Islamic cultures, though it has become less common in modern usage.

Dildar currently ranks #6,564 in the United States as a boy's name.

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