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Eldar is a masculine given name and surname of various origins.

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In Scandinavian countries, the name means "fire warrior," derived from the North Germanic languages.

The name is also popular in the former countries of the Soviet Union, especially among the Turkic population, where it is understood to mean "country/society possessor" or "ruler."

In the Balkans, Eldar is popular among Bosniaks in the former Yugoslav nations and is also used among Albanians. Its popularity among these groups may be influenced by other similar popular names, such as Elvir, Elvin, and Elmir.

In Hebrew, the name means "God resides," and it is used as a surname among Jews in Israel.

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  • Akiva Eldar (born 1945), Israeli political analyst, author and journalist
  • Shlomi Eldar (born 1957), Israeli television journalist and film maker
  • Yonina Eldar (born 1973), Israeli professor of electrical engineering

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