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Dilawar

♂ Boy

Pronounced dih-LAH-wur /dɪˈlɑː.wər/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian/Urdu Dilawar, 'brave; valiant; bold-hearted' (from dil, 'heart,' + awar, 'bearer' — one who carries a bold heart). A name of courage.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of courage: Dilawar is Persian/Urdu for 'brave; bold-hearted' (said 'dih-LAH-wur').
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Origin MediumPersian, Urdu
MeaningFrom the Persian/Urdu Dilawar, 'brave; valiant; bold-hearted' (from dil, 'heart,' + awar, 'bearer' — one who carries a bold heart). A name of courage.
U.S. rank (2022)#12821 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Dilawar is a Persian and Urdu name, 'brave; valiant; bold-hearted,' built on dil ('heart'). It reads courageous and dignified, rare in the U.S. and heritage-rich (said 'dih-LAH-wur').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in South and Central Asian families. Extremely rare and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Dilawar comes from the Persian/Urdu for 'brave; bold-hearted' (dil, 'heart') — a strong, valiant name carried in South and Central Asian families (said 'dih-LAH-wur').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Dilawar — Persian/Urdu 'brave; bold-hearted'; dil 'heart'

Variations

DilaawarDelawarDilavar

Nicknames

DilAwar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dilawar mean?

Dilawar is Persian/Urdu for 'brave; valiant; bold-hearted' (from dil, 'heart').

How do you pronounce Dilawar?

It's said dih-LAH-wur /dɪˈlɑː.wər/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dilawar a boy or girl name?

Dilawar is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Dilawar?

Dilawar is a very rare name in the U.S.

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