Əjdər means “dragon”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Əjdər is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Əjdər mean?
Literally: Persian azhdar
Literal meaning
Əjdər is a boy's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “dragon”, from Persian azhdar. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Əjdər in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Əjdər mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ejder. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “dragon” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Əjdər mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Əjdər. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “dragon” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Əjdər come from?
Persian, compound. From Persian azhdar.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Əjdər?
Əjdər is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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.
Əjdər across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | EjderLatin | Boy | same as above: “dragon” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | ƏjdərLatin | Boy | same as above: “dragon” | 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 Əjdər
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ejder | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Əjdər | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Əjdər
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 Əjdər rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AkıncıBoy“raider, frontier horseman”same language (turkish)
- SeherGirl“dawn, early morning”same language (turkish)
- DaltekinBoy“branch prince”same language (turkish)
- AyhanımUnisex“moon lady”same language (turkish)
- MehmetBoy“praised; form of Muhammad”same language (turkish, azerbaijani)
- BahadırhanBoy“brave khan”same language (turkish)
- NafiBoy“useful, beneficial”same language (turkish)
- TuğaltayBoy“standard of the Altai”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Əjdər
What does the name Əjdər mean?
Əjdər means “dragon”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Əjdər a girl's or a boy's name?
Əjdər is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Əjdər come from?
Əjdər is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Əjdər?
Əjdər is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 Əjdər spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Ejder (Latin), Əjdər (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Əjdər have?
Əjdər has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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