Bakhtiyar
Bakhtiyar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Fortunate, lucky”.
| Meaning | Fortunate, lucky |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian |
| Arabic spelling | بختیار |
| Pronunciation | bukh-tee-YAAR |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Bakhtiyar
Bakhtiyar combines Persian bakht (fortune) and yār (friend, companion), so it means 'one whom fortune befriends'. The best-known historical bearer is Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khalji, the general who brought Bengal under Muslim rule around 1204. The name is also widespread in Central Asia, Azerbaijan and among the Kurds.
Is Bakhtiyar a Muslim name?
Yes. Bakhtiyar is a Persian name with a long history among Muslims, from Bengal to Central Asia.
Where is the name Bakhtiyar used?
Common in Iran, Uzbekistan (Bakhtiyor), Azerbaijan, Kurdistan and Pakistan.
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Spellings and variants of Bakhtiyar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bakhtiyar mean?
Bakhtiyar means 'Fortunate, lucky'. It comes from Persian.
Is Bakhtiyar a Muslim name?
Yes. Bakhtiyar is a Persian name with a long history among Muslims, from Bengal to Central Asia.
How do you write Bakhtiyar in Arabic?
Bakhtiyar is written بختیار in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Bakhtiyar?
Bakhtiyar is pronounced bukh-tee-YAAR.