Abdülkadir means “servant of the Powerful”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Abdülkadir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Abdülkadir mean?
Literally: abd 'servant' + al-Qadir 'the Powerful'
Literal meaning
Abdülkadir is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “servant of the Powerful”, from abd 'servant' + al-Qadir 'the Powerful'. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Abdülkadir in Turkish
What does Abdülkadir mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Abdülkadir. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “servant of the Powerful” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Abdülkadir come from?
Arabic, compound. From abd 'servant' + al-Qadir 'the Powerful'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Abdülkadir a Turkish name?
Yes. Abdülkadir is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Abdülkadir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AbdülkadirLatin | Boy | same as above: “servant of the Powerful” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Abdülkadir
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdülkadir | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Abdülkadir
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Abdülkadir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SarıçiçekGirl“yellow flower”same language (turkish)
- VolkanBoy“volcano”same language (turkish)
- VecahetGirl“handsome appearance; dignity”same language (turkish)
- ErkmenBoy“powerful, influential person”same language (turkish)
- RayetBoy“banner, flag”same language (turkish)
- UzgörenUnisex“one who sees the truth in advance”same language (turkish)
- RagıpBoy“desirous, willing”same language (turkish)
- UçurUnisex“moment, opportunity; season”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Abdülkadir
What does the name Abdülkadir mean?
Abdülkadir means “servant of the Powerful”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Abdülkadir a girl's or a boy's name?
Abdülkadir is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Abdülkadir come from?
Abdülkadir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Abdülkadir?
Abdülkadir is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Abdülkadir have?
Abdülkadir has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 10 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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