Eldar

Article summary

Eldar is a masculine given name and surname of various origins. In Scandinavian countries, the name means "the one of fire," 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.

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1985 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of birth: 1990 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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2. The record states that the date of birth is "1985". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of birth is "1990". What evidence would count against this claim?
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Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1374216291