Idir
إيديرAlive; he lives
Boy namesMeaning of Idir
Alive; he lives
About the name Idir
Idir is a Tamazight name meaning “alive.” Its Tifinagh form is ⵉⴷⵉⵔ. The cited name reference uses the shorter Arabic spelling إدير; families should check which spelling they use in their own community.
At a glance
- Usage
- Boy names
- Origin
- Amazigh
- First Arabic letter
- ا
- Arabic letters
- 5
- Pronunciation guide
- ee-DEER
- Other spellings
- Yidir
How to write and say Idir
- In Arabic
- إيدير
- In Latin letters
- Idir
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Idir?
- Its Tamazight meaning is a direct reference to life.
- Compare its Tifinagh, Arabic and Latin spellings before registration.
Sources & further reading
Behind the Name · Idir ↗Questions about Idir
What does Idir mean?
Alive; he lives
How do you write Idir in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are إيدير in Arabic and Idir in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Idir?
Our recorded alternatives are Yidir. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Idir pronounced?
Our approximate guide is ee-DEER. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.
Why are there two Arabic spellings for Idir?
The Tamazight name is written ⵉⴷⵉⵔ in Tifinagh. Arabic transliteration may appear as إيدير or إدير; use the form your family and records recognize.