Kocahıdır

Kocahıdır is a Turkish place name. It is most often encountered as the name of a village. Typically, such villages are located in rural areas and their populations are relatively small. The etymology of the name likely derives from "koca" meaning "old" or "great," and "hıdır" which is a Turkish variant of the name "Khidr" or "Hızır," a figure revered in Islamic and Alevi traditions often associated with aiding those in distress and bringing good fortune. Therefore, "Kocahıdır" could be interpreted as "Great Hızır" or "Old Hızır," potentially referencing a local shrine, a person named Hızır who was important in the village's history, or a connection to the legend of Hızır. Place names often reflect local history, geography, or significant figures. Without specifying a particular Kocahıdır location, this is the general understanding of the term.