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Zorawar

Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Zorawar: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2024.

Zorawar is a name of Punjabi and Hindi origin, derived from the Persian word *zorawar*, meaning "strong" or "powerful." It is most famously borne by Zorawar Singh Kahluria, a legendary 19th-century Dogra general who led military campaigns into Ladakh and Tibet, earning a reputation as the "Napoleon of the Himalayas." The name also appears in Sikh history, notably with Zorawar Singh, the younger son of Guru Gobind Singh, who was martyred as a child. While no major places are directly named after a Zorawar, the name shares its root with the town of Zor in Armenia. A notable variant is Zoravar, common in Punjabi communities, and the name carries a strong, warrior-like cultural association in South Asian traditions.