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Khadir

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-DEER /kɑˈdiːr/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic al-Khidr (Khadir), 'the Green One' — a revered, righteous figure in Islamic tradition associated with hidden wisdom, noted respectfully. Also read alongside Qadir, 'capable, powerful'.Low

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name of deep tradition: Khadir means 'the Green One', al-Khidr (said 'kah-DEER'). Revered and rare.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic al-Khidr (Khadir), 'the Green One' — a revered, righteous figure in Islamic tradition associated with hidden wisdom, noted respectfully. Also read alongside Qadir, 'capable, powerful'.
U.S. rank (2023)#8008 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 212

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019912023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Khadir comes from the Arabic al-Khidr, 'the Green One', a righteous and revered figure in Islamic tradition. It carries wisdom and renewal at its root — rare in the U.S. (said 'kah-DEER').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, revered, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Khadir echoes al-Khidr, 'the Green One' — a revered figure of hidden wisdom in Islamic tradition, which we note respectfully; some also link the sound to Qadir, 'capable'. A name rich in meaning (said 'kah-DEER').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Khadir — Arabic al-Khidr 'the Green One'; revered figure

Variations

KhidrKhadeerQadir

Nicknames

KhadDeer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khadir mean?

Khadir is Arabic for 'the Green One' — al-Khidr, a revered figure of wisdom in Islamic tradition.

How do you pronounce Khadir?

It's said kah-DEER /kɑˈdiːr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Khadir a boy or girl name?

Khadir is a boy's name.

How popular is Khadir?

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

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