Kadrettin means “might of the faith”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Kadrettin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Kadrettin mean?
Literal meaning
Kadrettin is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “might of the faith”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Kadrettin in Turkish
What does Kadrettin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kadrettin. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “might of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Kadrettin come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kadrettin a Turkish name?
Yes. Kadrettin is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Kadrettin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KadrettinLatin | Unisex | same as above: “might of the faith” | 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 Kadrettin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadrettin | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Kadrettin
Sibling names for Kadrettin
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 Kadrettin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- RehayeddinBoy“saviour of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- SafiyüddinBoy“pure of faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- HanifBoy“upright, true believer”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- TevhiddinBoy“unity of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- MüminBoy“believer, faithful”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ZühtiyeUnisex“ascetic, devoted to worship”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- İnanözBoy“one whose essence is faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- SadettinBoy“good fortune of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Kadrettin
What does the name Kadrettin mean?
Kadrettin means “might of the faith”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Kadrettin a girl's or a boy's name?
Kadrettin is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Kadrettin come from?
Kadrettin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kadrettin?
Kadrettin 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 Kadrettin have?
Kadrettin has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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