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Sardar: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“chief; leader”

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سردار

What Sardar means

Sardar (سردار, Persian سردار) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “chief; leader”. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, سردار.

Sardar at a glance

Meaning
chief; leader
Gender
Boy
Origin
Persian
Faith
Muslim
Say it
sar-daar
Syllables
2
Letters
6
First letter
S · س

Meaning of Sardar

In English
chief; leader
اردو میں معنی
سردار، رہنما

Origin and history of Sardar

Persian sardār, a chief or commander (Steingass). Given as a first name in Punjab, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

How to say and write Sardar

Say it
sar-daar2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Sardar
Urdu
سردار
Other spellings
Sirdar
Themes
Honour

Sibling names for Sardar

Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Sardar.

Names like Sardar

Names that sound like Sardar

Questions about the name Sardar

What does the name Sardar mean?

Sardar means “chief; leader”. In Urdu: سردار، رہنما. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892).

Is Sardar a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Sardar is a boy’s name.

Is Sardar a Muslim name?

Yes. Sardar is used by Muslim families. It is of Persian origin. Persian sardār, a chief or commander (Steingass). Given as a first name in Punjab, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

How do you pronounce Sardar?

Say it “sar-daar”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Sardar in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Sardar is written سردار.

What are other spellings of Sardar?

Sardar is also spelled Sirdar.

Is the meaning of Sardar verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.