Khadir
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Khadir
Khadir means "the green one" or "verdant," derived from the Arabic root خضر (khaḍir), relating to greenery and vegetation.
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Etymology
Khadir means "the green one" or "verdant," derived from the Arabic root خضر (khaḍir), relating to greenery and vegetation. The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures and is associated with al-Khiḍr, a mysterious figure in the Quran (Surah 18) often identified with the prophet Khidr, venerated in Islamic tradition as a guide and keeper of divine knowledge.
Khadir currently ranks #8,604 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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