Pidakar means “self-sacrificing one”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Pidakar is a name of Arabic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Pidakar mean?
ئۆزىنى پىدا قىلغۇچىLiteral meaning
Pidakar (پىداكار) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “self-sacrificing one” and gives its origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]
Pidakar in Uyghur
What does Pidakar mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written پىداكار and Pidakar (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “self-sacrificing one” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Pidakar come from?
Arabic and Persian, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Pidakar a Uyghur name?
Yes. Pidakar is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic and Persian.
Pidakar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | پىداكارArabic script | Boy | same as above: “self-sacrificing one” | 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 Pidakar
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.
Sibling names for Pidakar
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Pidakar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BehremniyazBoy“the name Behrem with the suffix niyaz”same language (uyghur)
- MewlaheyderBoy“the name Heyder with the epithet Mewla”same language (uyghur)
- EbulmuherremBoy“father of Muherrem”same language (uyghur)
- AbdulxizirBoy“a person like Khidr”same language (uyghur)
- NawaBoy“to sing, to chant, to warble”same language (uyghur)
- BedinurGirl“beautiful as light”same language (uyghur)
- QelemshahBoy“Qelem with the epithet shah”same language (uyghur)
- DilbaharGirl“with a heart warm as spring”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Pidakar
What does the name Pidakar mean?
Pidakar means “self-sacrificing one”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Pidakar a girl's or a boy's name?
Pidakar is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Pidakar come from?
Pidakar is of Arabic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Pidakar?
Pidakar is recorded for 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 many syllables does Pidakar have?
Pidakar 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: ئۆزىنى پىدا قىلغۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic, Persian (+2 more)
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