Kadime means “ancient, everlasting”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Kadime is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Kadime mean?
Literal meaning
Kadime is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “ancient, everlasting”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
feminine of Kadim
Kadime in Turkish
What does Kadime mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kadime. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “ancient, everlasting” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Kadime come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kadime a Turkish name?
Yes. Kadime is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Kadime across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KadimeLatin | Girl | same as above: “ancient, everlasting” | 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 Kadime
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadime | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kadime
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 Kadime rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TaşbudakBoy“stone knot”same language (turkish)
- HâletUnisex“state, condition”same language (turkish)
- MelisGirl“bee (via the Greek name Melissa)”same language (turkish)
- EmranBoy“furs, animal hides”same language (turkish)
- SebatiBoy“steadfast, true to one's word”same language (turkish)
- SerpilGirl“flourish and grow beautiful”same language (turkish)
- GediktaşBoy“stone of the pass”same language (turkish)
- ŞahistanBoy“land of the shah”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kadime
What does the name Kadime mean?
Kadime means “ancient, everlasting”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Kadime a girl's or a boy's name?
Kadime is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Kadime come from?
Kadime is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kadime?
Kadime 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 Kadime have?
Kadime has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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