The baby name Khizr is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Approx. /ˈxɪzr/ or /ˈkhiːzr/; anglicized "KHIZR" (sounds like KHIZR or KHEEZR).
The baby name Khizr is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Approx. /ˈxɪzr/ or /ˈkhiːzr/; anglicized "KHIZR" (sounds like KHIZR or KHEEZR).
Khizr is Arabic, Islamic in Origin.
Khizr (also rendered Khidr, Khizar, Khizer, Khidar; Turkish Hızır; Levantine Khader; Persian/Urdu Khizr/Khizar) is a masculine name of Arabic origin from al-Khiḍr, “the Green One” (from khadira “to be green/verdant”). The epithet connotes freshness, renewal, prosperity, and protective guidance.
In Islamic lore, al-Khiḍr is the enigmatic righteous servant who instructs Moses in Qur’an 18 (al‑Kahf), later revered in Sufi tradition as a timeless guide to seekers and travelers; in Anatolia and the Balkans he appears as Hızır, celebrated at Hıdırellez, a spring festival. As a given name, Khizr is uncommon in the Arab world but well established in Persianate and South Asian contexts (Pakistan, India), Central Asia, and Turkey. Historical bearers include Khizr Khan, founder of the Sayyid dynasty of Delhi, and modern figures such as lawyer Khizr Khan. The name often signals hopes for resilience, hidden wisdom, and flourishing.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| United States | Boys | 2021 | #906 | 5 | 7,214 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,137 | 7 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,683 | 9 | 28,008 |
Khizr is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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