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Abdulqadir
Pronounced ab-dool-KAH-deer /ˌæb.dʊlˈkɑː.dɪr/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic Abd al-Qadir, 'servant of al-Qadir' — al-Qadir, 'the Powerful; the Able,' being one of the names of God. Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani is a revered Sufi figure. Noted respectfully.Low
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History & Origin
Abdulqadir comes from the Arabic Abd al-Qadir, 'servant of the Powerful (al-Qadir),' one of the divine names. A dignified devotional name, tied respectfully to the Sufi Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani — rare in the U.S. (said 'ab-dool-KAH-deer').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, devout, and dignified.
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What does the name Abdulqadir mean?
Abdulqadir is Arabic for 'servant of al-Qadir' — 'the Powerful,' a name of God. It recalls the Sufi figure Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani. Noted respectfully.
How do you pronounce Abdulqadir?
It's said ab-dool-KAH-deer /ˌæb.dʊlˈkɑː.dɪr/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Abdulqadir a boy or girl name?
Abdulqadir is a boy's name.
How popular is Abdulqadir?
Abdulqadir is a rare name in the U.S.