Hidir

The first name Hidir (Hıdır) is the Turkish variant of al-Chidr, an Arabic name associated with a Muslim saint. In its translation, the name carries the meaning 'the Green' and is occasionally interpreted as 'a good man.'

What does the name Hidir mean?

Hidir (Hıdır) is the Turkish form of the Arabic name al-Chidr. This name is used for a Muslim saint and translates to 'the Green.' Sometimes it is also interpreted as 'a good man.' The origin of the name lies in the Arabic 'aḵḍar (خضر),' which means 'green' or 'greenish.'

Where does the name Hidir come from?

Hidir is a masculine first name of Arabic origin, which translates to 'the Green.' The Arabic term 'aḵḍar (خضر)' stands for 'green' or 'greenish' and is commonly used in the Turkish language.

How do you pronounce Hidir?

The pronunciation of Hidir is two syllables and harmonious. The name is pronounced as 'Hi-dir' [ˈhiːdɪʁ] or [hiˈdiɾ]. It begins with a clear, long I sound that radiates a certain clarity. The second syllable ends with a rolled or fricative R, giving the name a deeper note. Hidir presents itself as factual and strong in character - gentle at the beginning, but firm at the end.

Popularity

In Germany, Hidir is a common first name. The name currently ranks 3,183rd in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2019, reaching 2,154th place. Over the last ten years, Hidir has been given as a first name about 60 times, which places it 3,248th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,802nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Hedda

Famous people

• Hidir Eren Celik (German-speaking writer, sociologist, and journalist)
• Hidir Gürakar (German-Turkish politician)
• Hidir Gurel (Turkish poet and singer)