Dindar means “one who follows the path of faith”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish and Uyghur.
- Dindar is a name of Arabic, Persian and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Dindar mean?
دىن يولىنى تۇتقۇچىLiteral meaning
Dindar (دىندار) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “one who follows the path of faith” and gives its origin as Arabic and Persian.[1,2]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Dindar in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Dindar mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dindar. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who follows the path of faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2]
What does Dindar mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written دىندار and Dindar (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who follows the path of faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Dindar come from?
Arabic and Persian, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Old Uyghur, borrowing. The word dindar is Old Uyghur in origin, according to its dictionary entry.[3]Likely
Which languages use the name Dindar?
Dindar is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. Its origin is Arabic and Persian and Old Uyghur. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Dindar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DindarLatin | Boy | same as above: “one who follows the path of faith” | Documented[2] |
| Uyghur | دىندارArabic script | Boy | same as above: “one who follows the path of faith” | 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 Dindar
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 Dindar
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Dindar
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 Dindar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NasihBoy“adviser; loyal, faithful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- GupaBoy“friendship, loyalty; faithful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- IbadigülGirl“to prostrate, to worship; to serve God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- MutteqiBoy“pious, strong in faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- AbinisaGirl“devout, pious woman”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- MirzahidBoy“pious man”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- IbadixanGirl“to prostrate, to worship; to serve God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- AlawidinBoy“exalted person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Dindar
What does the name Dindar mean?
Dindar means “one who follows the path of faith”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish and Uyghur.
Is Dindar a girl's or a boy's name?
Dindar is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uyghur: boys.
Where does Dindar come from?
Dindar is of Arabic and Persian and Old Uyghur origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dindar?
Dindar 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 Dindar spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Dindar (Latin), دىندار (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Dindar have?
Dindar 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: دىن يولىنى تۇتقۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic, Persian (+2 more)
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q137212177. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2440477408. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item; given-name item with Turkish label; Turkish label of the given-name item
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “dindar”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93610025. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology of dindar
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