Find out how popular the first name Serdar has been for the last 1 years (from 1988 to 1988) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Serdar by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Serdar is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1988, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Serdar.

The history of the first name Serdar

The name Serdar is derived from the Persian language and has its origins in the ancient Persian culture. It is a combination of two Persian words, "ser" meaning "head" or "chief," and "dar" meaning "holder" or "possessor." The name can be traced back to the Middle Ages and the Persianate societies of Central Asia and the Middle East.

In its earliest usage, Serdar was a title bestowed upon military commanders and leaders of armies in the Persian empires. It signified a high-ranking position of authority and leadership. The name gained prominence during the reign of the Sassanid Dynasty in Persia, which ruled from the 3rd to the 7th century CE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Serdar can be found in the Shahnameh, the national epic of Greater Iran, written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this literary masterpiece, Serdar is mentioned as a title held by various military leaders and commanders.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Serdar. One such figure was Serdar Amir Ghazi, a military commander who lived in the 16th century and played a significant role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire in India. Another prominent Serdar was Serdar Jalal al-Din Mirza, a prince and military leader during the Safavid Dynasty in Persia in the 17th century.

In the 19th century, Serdar Mohammad Khan was a notable military leader and governor of Herat, Afghanistan, who fought against the British during the First Anglo-Afghan War. Around the same time, Serdar Abdur Rahman Khan, the founder of the Barakzai dynasty, served as the Emir of Afghanistan from 1880 to 1901.

More recently, Serdar Ortaç was a renowned Turkish singer and actor who lived from 1932 to 2012 and made significant contributions to the Turkish music industry. Serdar Omertürk, born in 1967, is a former professional basketball player from Turkey who played in the Turkish Basketball Super League and the EuroLeague.

While the name Serdar has its roots in the Persian language and culture, it has also been adopted and used in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with historical ties to the Persian empires and the wider Persianate civilization.

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