Kader means “fate, destiny”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Kader is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Kader mean?
Literal meaning
Kader is a Turkish girl's name recorded as a given-name item on Wikidata. The name is identical to the Turkish word kader, which a dictionary glosses as ‘destiny, fate’.[1]
Kader in Turkish
What does Kader mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kader. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fate, destiny” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Kader come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kader a Turkish name?
Yes. Kader is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Kader across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KaderLatin | Girl | same as above: “fate, destiny” | Documented[1] |
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 Kader
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kader[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kader
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 Kader rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AlközUnisex“red ember”same language (turkish)
- AcarbeyBoy“bold, capable lord”same language (turkish)
- İklimGirl“climate; region”same language (turkish)
- BeysanBoy“lord fame”same language (turkish)
- NacilBoy“of noble lineage”same language (turkish)
- FenniyeGirl“relating to science or technique”same language (turkish)
- TemizsoyBoy“of pure lineage”same language (turkish)
- AğnakUnisex“exuberant, joyful”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kader
What does the name Kader mean?
Kader means “fate, destiny”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Kader a girl's or a boy's name?
Kader is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Kader come from?
Kader is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kader?
Kader 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 Kader have?
Kader has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q66831819. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2357949080. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item; given-name item with Turkish label; Turkish label of the given-name item
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