Bahodur means “hero, brave”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tajik.
- Bahodur is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Tajik.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Bahodur mean?
Literally: Persian bahādur 'brave, hero'
Literal meaning
Bahodur is a boy's name used in Tajik. It means “hero, brave”, from Persian bahādur 'brave, hero'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Bahodur in Tajik
What does Bahodur mean in Tajik?
In Tajik the name is written Bahodur (common romanization). No separate Tajik gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “hero, brave” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Bahodur come from?
Persian, compound. From Persian bahādur 'brave, hero'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Bahodur a Tajik name?
Yes. Bahodur is used as a given name in Tajik. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Bahodur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tajik | BahodurLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “hero, 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 Bahodur
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahodur | Tajik | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Bahodur
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Bahodur
Names recorded for the same language (Tajik) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Bahodur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TahminaGirl“brave, strong”same language (tajik) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- DalerBoy“courage, bravery”same language (tajik) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- FarangisGirl“dear to all”same language (tajik)
- UmedaGirl“hope”same language (tajik)
- UmedBoy“hope”same language (tajik)
- RukhshonaGirl“dawn, bright”same language (tajik)
- ZarrinaGirl“golden”same language (tajik)
- KhurshedBoy“sun”same language (tajik)
Common questions about Bahodur
What does the name Bahodur mean?
Bahodur means “hero, brave”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tajik.
Is Bahodur a girl's or a boy's name?
Bahodur is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Bahodur come from?
Bahodur is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Bahodur?
Bahodur is recorded for Tajik. 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 many syllables does Bahodur have?
Bahodur has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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