What is the meaning of the Islamic name Kadir (قَادِر)?

The Islamic name Kadir (قَادِر) means "Capable, Powerful, Competent, Servant of Allah". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.

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Origin: Arabic

قَادِر

Kadir

Transliteration: Qādir / Kadir • Pronounced: (Ka-dir)

Name Meaning

"Capable, Powerful, Competent, Servant of Allah"

Themes:faith

Prominent Regional Familiarity:

South AsiaMiddle East / GulfSoutheast AsiaTürkiyeWestern Communities

Naming Tradition:

South Asian Muslim NamesArabic/Gulf Muslim NamesTurkish Muslim NamesSoutheast Asian Muslim NamesWestern Muslim Names

Associated Countries & Lineage:

IndiaPakistanBangladeshSaudi ArabiaUAEKuwaitQatarOmanBahrainIndonesiaMalaysiaTürkiyeUKUSACanadaAustralia

Derived from Allah's divine attribute Al-Qadir (The All-Powerful), denoting capability and firm trust in Allah.

Primary Quranic / Hadith Source: Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:20, Surah Al-An'am 6:37)

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