Eldar
Eldar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Ruler of the land, keeper of the people”.
| Meaning | Ruler of the land, keeper of the people |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkic (Azerbaijani) |
| Pronunciation | el-DAHR |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Eldar
Eldar is a Turkic name made of two parts. The first, el, is an old Turkic word for people, tribe or country, and the second, dar, comes from Persian and means holder or possessor, as in words such as sardar or mehmandar. Together they are usually explained as ruler of the land, or one who holds and keeps the people, a meaning that suggests leadership and responsibility. The name is Turkic and Persian in its elements rather than Arabic, so it has no Arabic root.
Eldar is most closely associated with Azerbaijan, where it is a common man's name, and it is also used in Dagestan and other Muslim regions of the North Caucasus, in Central Asia, where it can appear as Eldor, and in Bosnia. In Soviet times it spread more widely through the Russian-speaking world, and the well-known Soviet film director Eldar Ryazanov carried it. It is pronounced el-DAHR, with the stress on the second syllable, and Eldaar is an occasional spelling. It is used by Muslim families as a Turkic name with a dignified meaning.
Famous people named Eldar
- Eldar Ryazanov — Soviet and Russian film director
Is Eldar a Muslim name?
Yes. Eldar is used by Muslim families in Azerbaijan, the Caucasus and Bosnia. It is Turkic rather than Arabic.
Where is the name Eldar used?
Common in Azerbaijan, Dagestan and other Muslim parts of the former USSR, and in Bosnia.
Gifts with the name Eldar
- Eldar name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Eldar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eldar mean?
Eldar means 'Ruler of the land, keeper of the people'. It comes from Turkic (Azerbaijani).
Is Eldar a Muslim name?
Yes. Eldar is used by Muslim families in Azerbaijan, the Caucasus and Bosnia. It is Turkic rather than Arabic.
How do you pronounce Eldar?
Eldar is pronounced el-DAHR.
What does Eldar mean?
Eldar is usually explained as ruler of the land, from Turkic el (people, country) and Persian dar (holder).
Is Eldar an Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Eldar is most associated with Azerbaijan, and it is also used in the Caucasus, Central Asia and Bosnia.
Is Eldar an Arabic name?
No. Eldar is a Turkic name with a Persian element, used by Muslim families.