Eldar
Azerbaijani · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Eldar
Eldar means "star people" or "ancient people," derived from Old English and Germanic roots where "el-" or "ald-" relates to antiquity or celestial bodies.
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Etymology
Eldar means "star people" or "ancient people," derived from Old English and Germanic roots where "el-" or "ald-" relates to antiquity or celestial bodies. The name is primarily used in Scandinavian, Germanic, and Russian cultures, with historical significance in Norse mythology and modern usage in Tolkien's fiction where the Eldar are immortal beings.
Eldar currently ranks #9,979 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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