سردار

Sardar

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Sardar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Commander, chief, leader”.

MeaningCommander, chief, leader
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingسردار
Pronunciationsar-DAHR
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Sardar

Sardar is a Persian title made of sar, 'head', and dār, 'holder', meaning a commander or chief. It was used for military leaders and nobles across Iran, Afghanistan, the Ottoman world and South Asia, where it also became a Sikh title. As a given name it is common among Kurds, Azerbaijanis, Pakistanis and Afghans.

Is Sardar a Muslim name?

Yes. Sardar is a Persian name meaning 'leader', widely used by Muslim families from Kurdistan to Pakistan.

Where is the name Sardar used?

Common among Kurds and in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan; Serdar is the Turkish form.

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Spellings and variants of Sardar

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sardar mean?

Sardar means 'Commander, chief, leader'. It comes from Persian.

Is Sardar a Muslim name?

Yes. Sardar is a Persian name meaning 'leader', widely used by Muslim families from Kurdistan to Pakistan.

How do you write Sardar in Arabic?

Sardar is written سردار in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sardar?

Sardar is pronounced sar-DAHR.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.