Indian name meaning
Bahadur
♂ BoyBa·ha·dur · 3 syllables
Brave; courageous; a hero
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| B | a | h | a | d | u | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
2 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 2 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Bahadur carries the name number 3.
About the name Bahadur
Bahadur is a boy's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Brave; courageous; a hero.”
Spoken aloud it is Ba·ha·dur — 3 syllables. Bahadur turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bahadur mean?
Bahadur means “Brave; courageous; a hero.” It is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Is Bahadur a boy or a girl name?
Bahadur is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Bahadur?
Bahadur is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Bahadur?
Bahadur has 3 syllables and is said as Ba·ha·dur.
What is the numerology number of the name Bahadur?
In the Chaldean system, Bahadur has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Bahadur a common name in India?
Bahadur appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Bahadur?
For a sister to Bahadur, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Resham, Daulat, Gulab or Jasmin all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Bahadur?
Vidur, Madhur, Ankur or Ghafur share Bahadur's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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