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Bakhtiyar

Bakhtiyar is a masculine given name of Persian origin that is used in Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, and parts of Central and South Asia. It is derived from the Persian word bakht, meaning fortune or luck, combined with yar, meaning friend or companion, and is often interpreted to mean “fortunate” or “one who brings good fortune.” The name has multiple transliterations, including Bakhtiar, Baktiar, and Bakhteyar, reflecting different languages and orthographies.

In many regions influenced by Persian culture and Islamic naming traditions, Bakhtiyar is used as a given

Notable people: Bakhtiyar Khilji (died c. 1206) was a 12th–13th-century Turkic general in the Ghurid Empire who

Beyond this historical figure, the name remains in contemporary use in various countries, reflecting the continuing

name
across
diverse
communities.
It
appears
in
historical
and
modern
contexts
and
is
typically
not
used
as
a
surname,
though
naming
practices
vary
by
country
and
community.
led
campaigns
into
eastern
India,
including
Bengal
and
Bihar.
His
military
actions
are
associated
with
the
early
establishment
of
Muslim
rule
in
Bengal,
and
his
campaigns
are
a
significant
milestone
in
the
history
of
the
region.
Accounts
of
his
life
and
achievements
differ
among
sources,
but
he
is
generally
recognized
as
a
key
figure
in
the
period’s
expansion
of
territory
under
the
Ghurid-led
conquests.
influence
of
Persianate
naming
traditions
in
the
broader
region.