Khizar
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Khizar
The given name 'Khizar' is derived from the Arabic word 'al-Khidr', meaning 'the green one', referring to a mysterious and immortal figure in Islamic and Sufi traditions, often associated with wisdom and spiritual guidance.
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Etymology
The given name 'Khizar' is derived from the Arabic word 'al-Khidr', meaning 'the green one', referring to a mysterious and immortal figure in Islamic and Sufi traditions, often associated with wisdom and spiritual guidance. The name Khizar is commonly used in Islamic cultures, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East, and is also found in some African and Turkish cultures, with notable historical context in the stories of the Prophet Muhammad and the Quran.
Khizar currently ranks #6,652 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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