Haider
| Name | Haider |
| In Urdu (اردو) | حیدر |
| Roman / pronunciation | Haider |
| Meaning (English) | Lion (a title of Ali) |
| Meaning (Urdu) | شیر |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Abjad · lucky number | 222 · 6 |
What does Haider mean?
Haider (حیدر) is a arabic boy name meaning “Lion (a title of Ali)” — in Urdu, شیر. Pronounced Haider, it is a well-loved choice among Urdu-speaking and Muslim families for its beautiful meaning and easy, melodic sound.
Arabic names are deeply rooted in the language of the Quran and are the most widely used names in the Muslim world. Haider also belongs to our collections of Names Meaning Strength & Bravery.
Numerology & lucky number
In the traditional Abjad system, each Urdu/Arabic letter has a numeric value. The letters of حیدر add up to 222, which reduces to the single-digit lucky number 6. These associations are part of cultural tradition and are shared for interest, not as a factual claim.
The letters of حیدر add up to 222 in the traditional Abjad system. Shared for cultural interest.
FAQs
What is the meaning of the name Haider?
Haider means "Lion (a title of Ali)" — in Urdu, شیر. It is a Arabic name traditionally used for a Boy.
Is Haider a boy or a girl name?
Haider is a Boy name.
How do you write Haider in Urdu?
Haider is written as حیدر in Urdu (Roman transliteration: Haider).
What is the Abjad (numerology) value of Haider?
In the traditional Abjad system, the letters of Haider (حیدر) add up to 222. This is shared for cultural interest only.
Is Haider a good Islamic name?
Haider is a Arabic name with the positive meaning "Lion (a title of Ali)", which makes it a popular and meaningful choice for a Muslim Boy.
What is the lucky number of Haider?
Reducing the Abjad value of Haider (222) to a single digit gives 6. This is a traditional numerology association, shared for cultural interest only.
What names are similar to Haider?
Names often chosen alongside Haider include Hamza, Arsalan.