Sardar is a Persian name for boys. The meaning of Sardar is 'chief', 'pioneer'. It has typically been used to signify a 'leader' or 'head' of a clan or gathering. It is a Persian equivalent of the Arabic name 'Emir'. It is derived from the Persian word 'sardār' which was a term used to identify Sikh leaders and commanders in different Sikh Misls of the Sikh domain.