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Qaadir

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Pronounced kah-DEER /kɑˈdɪər/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic qadir, 'capable; able; powerful.' Al-Qadir ('the All-Powerful') is one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam; as a personal name it is usually given in the form Abd al-Qadir ('servant of the All-Powerful') or, in modern use, simply as Qaadir. It is a name of real religious weight, which we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name of strength: Qaadir means 'capable; powerful' — and al-Qadir is one of the ninety-nine names of God (said 'kah-DEER').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic qadir, 'capable; able; powerful.' Al-Qadir ('the All-Powerful') is one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam; as a personal name it is usually given in the form Abd al-Qadir ('servant of the All-Powerful') or, in modern use, simply as Qaadir. It is a name of real religious weight, which we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#13705 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 112

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519782024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Qaadir comes from Arabic qadir, 'capable; able; powerful.' In Islamic tradition al-Qadir is one of the ninety-nine names of God, and the classical way to use it as a personal name is in the compound Abd al-Qadir, 'servant of the All-Powerful.' In modern use the simple form is common. We note the religious weight of the name respectfully (said 'kah-DEER').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys. Rare, Arabic, and strong.

Did you know? Al-Qadir, 'the All-Powerful,' is one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam. Traditionally the name is given as Abd al-Qadir — 'servant of the All-Powerful' — and we note that history with respect (said 'kah-DEER').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Qaadir — Arabic qadir 'capable; powerful'; al-Qadir among the ninety-nine names of God

Variations

QadirKadirAbdul-Qadir

Nicknames

QaaDeer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Qaadir mean?

Qaadir is Arabic for 'capable; powerful.' Al-Qadir, 'the All-Powerful,' is one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam, traditionally used in the form Abd al-Qadir.

How do you pronounce Qaadir?

It's said kah-DEER /kɑˈdɪər/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Qaadir a boy or girl name?

Qaadir is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Qaadir?

Qaadir is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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