Kadire means “powerful, capable”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Kadire is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Kadire mean?
Literal meaning
Kadire is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “powerful, capable”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
feminine of Kadir
Kadire in Turkish
What does Kadire mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kadire. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “powerful, capable” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Kadire come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kadire a Turkish name?
Yes. Kadire is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Kadire across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KadireLatin | Girl | same as above: “powerful, capable” | 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 Kadire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadire | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kadire
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 Kadire rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AsalbegimGirl“true lady”same language (turkish)
- BayıkBoy“true, genuine; clear”same language (turkish)
- HunalpBoy“Hun hero”same language (turkish)
- SelkanBoy“of torrential lineage”same language (turkish)
- BalatürkUnisex“young Turk”same language (turkish)
- TulgarBoy“resolve, willpower”same language (turkish)
- YıldırBoy“bright, shining”same language (turkish)
- CanipUnisex“side, direction”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kadire
What does the name Kadire mean?
Kadire means “powerful, capable”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Kadire a girl's or a boy's name?
Kadire is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Kadire come from?
Kadire is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kadire?
Kadire 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 Kadire have?
Kadire 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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