Khizr is a male name with its roots in multiple cultures. It has its origin in Arabic and is associated with the Islamic tradition. In Arabic, Khizr means "green" or "fresh", representing vitality and new beginnings. This name holds great significance as it is also connected to the figure of Khidr or Khizr in Islamic folklore, who is believed to possess divine wisdom and eternal life. The pronunciation of Khizr is KHEE-zuhr (khiˈzər). A variation of this name is Khadir. Over the years, Khizr has been chosen as a name for newborn boys in the United States, with a consistent occurrence, ranking around 12,000 on average.