Dildar means “one who gladdens and seeks the heart; brave, courageous”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- Dildar is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Dildar mean?
(1) كۆڭۈلنى خۇش قىلغۇچى، كۆڭۈل ئىزدىگۈچى، (2) باتۇر، يۈرەكلىكLiteral meaning
Dildar (دىلدار) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “one who gladdens and seeks the heart; brave, courageous” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Dildar in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Dildar mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dildar. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who gladdens and seeks the heart; brave, courageous” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Dildar mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written دىلدار and Dildar (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who gladdens and seeks the heart; brave, courageous” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Dildar come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Dildar?
Dildar is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. 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.
Dildar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DildarLatin | Girl | same as above: “one who gladdens and seeks the heart; brave, courageous” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | دىلدارArabic script | Girl | same as above: “one who gladdens and seeks the heart; brave, courageous” | Documented[1] |
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 Dildar
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.
Names related to Dildar
Sibling names for Dildar
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 Dildar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AkbatuBoy“brave man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TunçalpBoy“bronze hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AlanerBoy“man of the plain”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- MuqtedirBoy“capable, strong, mighty, rich”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BayrualpBoy“ancient hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- YamansoyBoy“of strong lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ÇamerBoy“pine hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BaydurBoy“strong, brave”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Dildar
What does the name Dildar mean?
Dildar means “one who gladdens and seeks the heart; brave, courageous”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Dildar a girl's or a boy's name?
Dildar is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: girls.
Where does Dildar come from?
Dildar is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dildar?
Dildar is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur. 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 Dildar spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Dildar (Latin), دىلدار (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Dildar have?
Dildar has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: (1) كۆڭۈلنى خۇش قىلغۇچى، كۆڭۈل ئىزدىگۈچى، (2) باتۇر، يۈرەكلىك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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