The nameIdir
Idir is a Berber boy's name, known through the Kabyle singer Idir.
- Boy's name
- Berber
Meaning
From Berber, "he lives, alive".
Origin
Berber, mainly Kabyle.
History
Found in France since the 1950s, Idir peaked in the early 1980s and is still given today.
Famous people named Idir
- Idir, Kabyle singer known for A Vava Inouva
Popularity of the name Idir
Idir in France
1166thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2002peak year (35 births)
1,405babies named Idir in France since 1900
Idir was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 275 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Idir. Its rise began around 1950, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Idir in France were born before 1997. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 23 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Idir mean?
From Berber, "he lives, alive".
What is the origin of the name Idir?
Berber, mainly Kabyle.
Is Idir a girl's or a boy's name?
Idir is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Idir?
Idir, Kabyle singer known for A Vava Inouva.