Kadam means “friend, companion”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Kadam is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Kadam mean?
Literal meaning
Kadam is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “friend, companion”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Kadam in Turkish
What does Kadam mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kadam. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “friend, companion” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Kadam come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kadam a Turkish name?
Yes. Kadam is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Kadam across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KadamLatin | Unisex | same as above: “friend, companion” | 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 Kadam
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadam | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kadam
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 Kadam rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TanhanBoy“dawn khan”same language (turkish)
- ŞenkalGirl“remain joyful”same language (turkish)
- BirgeUnisex“together, jointly”same language (turkish)
- AlakurtUnisex“wolf with a mottled coat”same language (turkish)
- YadaUnisex“magic spell; sacred”same language (turkish)
- BaldemirBoy“honey iron”same language (turkish)
- CanözlemGirl“longing of the soul”same language (turkish)
- GöktunçBoy“sky bronze”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kadam
What does the name Kadam mean?
Kadam means “friend, companion”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Kadam a girl's or a boy's name?
Kadam is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Kadam come from?
Kadam is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kadam?
Kadam 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 Kadam have?
Kadam has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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