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Qadir
Pronounced KAH-deer /ΛkΙ.dir/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic qadir, 'capable, able; powerful, mighty' (Al-Qadir, 'the All-Powerful', is one of the 99 names of God)Medium
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History & Origin
Qadir comes from Arabic qadir, 'capable, able; powerful, mighty'. Al-Qadir, 'the All-Powerful, the Capable', is one of the 99 beautiful names of God. A strong, classic name across the Arab and South Asian Muslim worlds (said 'KAH-deer', the Q a deep throaty k; nickname Qad).
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, capable-and-powerful at the root, and classic.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Qadir mean?
Qadir is Arabic for 'capable; powerful, mighty' (one of the 99 names of God).
How do you pronounce Qadir?
It's said KAH-deer /ΛkΙ.dir/ β two syllables, stress on the first (the Q a deep throaty k).
Is Qadir a boy or girl name?
Qadir is a boy's name.
How popular is Qadir?
Qadir is a rare name in the U.S.