Khidr
Khidr is a Muslim boy name meaning “The Green One”.
| Meaning | The Green One |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | خضر |
| Pronunciation | KHID-r |
| Arabic root | خ ض ر (kh-ḍ-r) — to be green |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Khidr
Khidr (al-Khiḍr) is the name tradition gives to the wise servant of God whom Musa (Moses) accompanies in Surah al-Kahf. A hadith explains that he was called 'the green one' because wherever he sat, the ground became green. He is widely revered in Sufi tradition, and the name appears in many local forms: Khizar in Urdu, Hızır in Turkish and Khadar in Somali.
Is Khidr a Muslim name?
Yes. Khidr is a Muslim name recalling al-Khidr, the righteous servant of God known from the story of Musa in the Quran.
Is Khidr in the Quran?
He is not named in the Quran, but is identified with 'one of Our servants to whom We had given mercy from Us' (Quran 18:65).
Where is the name Khidr used?
Used in Iraq, the Levant and Kurdistan; the forms Khizar and Hızır are common in Pakistan and Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khidr mean?
Khidr means 'The Green One'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Khidr a Muslim name?
Yes. Khidr is a Muslim name recalling al-Khidr, the righteous servant of God known from the story of Musa in the Quran.
How do you write Khidr in Arabic?
Khidr is written خضر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Khidr?
Khidr is pronounced KHID-r.
Is Khidr mentioned in the Quran?
He is not named in the Quran, but is identified with 'one of Our servants to whom We had given mercy from Us' (Quran 18:65).