Khizar comes from Arabic Khidr/Khizar, 'green; the green one' — Al-Khidr, a revered, wise, and immortal figure in Islamic tradition (associated with hidden divine knowledge, freshness, and life; he taught the prophet Moses in the Quran). A devout, lush name across the South Asian Muslim world (said 'khih-ZAR').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, the-green-one at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Khizar (Al-Khidr) means 'green; the green one' in Arabic — a revered, wise, and immortal figure in Islamic tradition (associated with hidden knowledge and life, who guided Moses) — a devout, lush name (said 'khih-ZAR').

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References — Khidr — etymology

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What does the name Khizar mean?

Khizar is Arabic for 'green; the green one' — a wise, immortal figure of Islamic tradition.

How do you pronounce Khizar?

It's said khih-ZAR /xɪˈzɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Khizar a boy or girl name?

Khizar is a boy's name.

How popular is Khizar?

Khizar is a rare name in the U.S.