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Khizar Pronunciation

Khizar is pronounced khih-ZAR /xɪˈzɑr/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Khidr/Khizar, 'green; the green one' — a revered wise and immortal figure of Islamic traditionMedium

In 30 seconds: The green one: Khizar is Arabic for 'green' — the wise, immortal figure of tradition. Devout, lush, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic Khidr/Khizar, 'green; the green one' — a revered wise and immortal figure of Islamic tradition

U.S. rank (2024)#5326 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 174

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

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').

Overall data confidence 75%

References — Khidr — etymology

Variations

KhidrKhizrKhazar

Themes & Styles

Arabic Islamic

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How do you pronounce Khizar?

Khizar is pronounced khih-ZAR (/xɪˈzɑr/). Press play above to hear Khizar said aloud.

How do you say Khizar?

Khizar is said khih-ZAR (/xɪˈzɑr/). Press play above to hear Khizar said aloud.

What does the name Khizar mean?

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

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.