Bahadır
/baːhaˈdɯɾ/noun
A Turkish masculine given name meaning brave, valiant, or heroic.
Did you know?The word is related to the title Bahadur, used across Persianate and South Asian history for rulers, nobles, and celebrated warriors.
Etymological Timeline
Early Medieval Period
Old Turkic
baγatur
“A hero, champion, or valorous warrior; also a title of distinction.”
13th Century
Middle Mongolian
baγatur
“A brave warrior or heroic champion, used as an honorific title.”
13th–15th Century
Persian
bahādur
“A brave man, hero, or military champion; borrowed from Mongolian and Turkic usage.”
Ottoman Turkish
Ottoman Turkish
bahadır
“Brave, heroic, valiant; also used as a personal name.”
Modern Turkish
Turkish
Bahadır
“A masculine given name associated with courage and heroism.”