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Hıdıroğlu

Hıdıroğlu /hɯdɯɾoːˈɫu/ ASCII Hidiroglu

“son of Hıdır (Hızır)”1

Probable origin Hıdıroğlu: root entries for Hıdır · How do we know?

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How do you pronounce Hıdıroğlu?

Hıdıroğlu

IPA /hɯdɯɾoːˈɫu/

The stress usually falls on syllable 4 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.

What does the surname Hıdıroğlu mean?

Hıdır is the popular form of the name Hızır, preserved also in the spring festival Hıdırellez. Hızır, from Arabic al-Khiḍr, is the saintly figure of Islamic tradition believed to come to the aid of those in distress. With -oğlu the surname means “son of Hıdır”.1

That Hıdıroğlu goes back to Hıdır is probable rather than proven: the dictionary entry cited supports it.

What is Hıdıroğlu made of?

Hıdıroğlu is Arabic in origin and breaks into 2 parts: hıdır (Hıdır: folk form of the name Hızır, Arabic al-Khiḍr) + -oğlu (son of, descendant of).

Hıdıroğlu + root hıdır Hıdır: folk form of thename Hızır, Arabic… ARABIC Hıdır “folk form of the nameHızır, Arabic al-Khiḍr” suffix -oğlu son of, descendant of Hıdıroğlu hıdır root Hıdır: folk form of the name Hızır,Arabic al-Khiḍr Hıdır ARABIC “folk form of the name Hızır,Arabic al-Khiḍr” -oğlu suffix son of, descendant of
Hıdıroğlu: parts and root words
  • Hıdır Arabic — folk form of the name Hızır, Arabic al-Khiḍr1

How was the name Hıdıroğlu formed?

Hıdıroğlu was formed by adding -oğlu, “son of”, to hıdır (“Hıdır: folk form of the name Hızır, Arabic al-Khiḍr”).

Shared note · 1934Surnames became compulsory with Surname Law No. 2525 of 21 June 1934.3

How is Hıdıroğlu written and pronounced abroad?

In records without Turkish letters the name usually appears as Hidiroglu.

Which surnames have a meaning similar to Hıdıroğlu?

Memişoğlu, Memiş and Musaoğlu share gloss keywords with Hıdıroğlu within the same primary category.

Which guides add context to Hıdıroğlu?

Read the root, formation and register information for Hıdıroğlu alongside these guides: How Turkish Surnames Are Formed: Roots and Suffixes and How to Pronounce and Spell Turkish Surnames.

Where do these facts come from?

  1. 1 Wikimedia Wikipedia: Khidr accessed 9 November 2026
  2. 2 Wikimedia Wikipedia: Hıdırellez accessed 9 November 2026
  3. 3 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525) accessed 8 November 2026

Common questions about Hıdıroğlu

Q1

What does the surname Hıdıroğlu mean?

Hıdır is the popular form of the name Hızır, preserved also in the spring festival Hıdırellez. Hızır, from Arabic al-Khiḍr, is the saintly figure of Islamic tradition believed to come to the aid of those in distress. With -oğlu the surname means “son of Hıdır”.
Q2

What is the origin of the surname Hıdıroğlu?

The root word of Hıdıroğlu is Hıdır (Arabic): “folk form of the name Hızır, Arabic al-Khiḍr”.
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How do you pronounce Hıdıroğlu?

Hı·dı·roğ·lu, 4 syllables; IPA: /hɯdɯɾoːˈɫu/.