Kadir

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Kadir Pronunciation

Kadir is pronounced kah-DEER /kɑˈdɪr/High

Meaning: Capable, powerful, able; Turkish form of Arabic Qadir, one of the names of God in Islamic traditionHigh

In 30 seconds: Power, conjugated as a name: Kadir is the Turkish form of Qadir — 'the Capable' — one of God's names, lent to sons as Abdulkadir's standalone half. Ability built in.

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Origin HighArabic, Turkish

MeaningCapable, powerful, able; Turkish form of Arabic Qadir, one of the names of God in Islamic tradition

U.S. rank (2024)#3289 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 508

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Kadir is the Turkish rendering of Arabic Qadir — 'capable, all-powerful', among the ninety-nine names of God, traditionally given to people via Abdulqadir, 'servant of the Capable'. Turkey uses the standalone freely; veteran actor Kadir İnanır marks its screen presence.

The root also glows in Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power of Ramadan. In the U.S. the name is rare, carried in Turkish, South Asian, and convert families alike.

Did you know? Laylat al-Qadr — the Night of Power, when the Quran's revelation began — shares this name's root, giving Kadir a connection to Islam's holiest night.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name — Kadir — etymology

Variations

QadirKadeerAbdulkadir

Nicknames

Kadi

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Kadir?

Kadir is pronounced kah-DEER (/kɑˈdɪr/). Press play above to hear Kadir said aloud.

How do you say Kadir?

Kadir is said kah-DEER (/kɑˈdɪr/). Press play above to hear Kadir said aloud.

What does the name Kadir mean?

Kadir is the Turkish form of Arabic Qadir, meaning 'capable, powerful' — one of the names of God in Islam.

Is Kadir a boy or girl name?

Kadir is a boy's name.

How popular is Kadir?

Kadir is a rare name in the U.S. and common in Turkey.