Bahadir means “fearless, brave”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish, Azerbaijani and Tatar.
- Bahadir is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Tatar.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Bahadir mean?
قورقماس، يۈرەكلىكLiteral meaning
Bahadir (باھادىر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “fearless, brave” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Bahadir in Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Tatar
What does Bahadir mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Bahadır. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fearless, brave” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Bahadir mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written باھادىر, Bahadir (ULY transliteration), باتۇر, باتۇش, Batush and Batur. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fearless, brave” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Bahadir mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Bahadır. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fearless, brave” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Bahadir mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Bahadir (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fearless, brave” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Bahadir come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Bahadir?
Bahadir is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Tatar. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Bahadir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BahadırLatin | Boy | same as above: “fearless, brave” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | باھادىرArabic script باتۇرArabic script, variant باتۇشArabic script, variant BatushLatin, variant BaturLatin, variant | Boy | same as above: “fearless, brave” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | BahadırLatin | Boy | same as above: “fearless, brave” | Editorial |
| Tatar | BahadirLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “fearless, brave” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Bahadir
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahadır | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| باھادىر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Bahadir[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| باتۇر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| باتۇش[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Batush[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Batur[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Bahadır | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Bahadir | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Bahadir
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Sibling names for Bahadir
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Bahadir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CanbekBoy“strong-natured person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- DenizalpBoy“sea hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ErdoğanBoy“brave falcon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- GürbaşkanBoy“mighty chief”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TimurcanBoy“strong as iron”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- MutteqiBoy“pious, strong in faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ErakıncıBoy“brave raider”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- EroğluBoy“hero's son”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Bahadir
What does the name Bahadir mean?
Bahadir means “fearless, brave”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish, Azerbaijani and Tatar.
Is Bahadir a girl's or a boy's name?
Bahadir is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys; Tatar: boys.
Where does Bahadir come from?
Bahadir is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Bahadir?
Bahadir is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Tatar. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Bahadir spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Bahadır (Latin), باھادىر (Arabic script), باتۇر (Arabic script), باتۇش (Arabic script), Batush (Latin), Batur (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Bahadir have?
Bahadir has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: قورقماس، يۈرەكلىك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian (+6 more)
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