Kadriye means “worth, esteem”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Kadriye is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Kadriye mean?
Literal meaning
Kadriye is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “worth, esteem”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
feminine of Kadri
Kadriye in Turkish
What does Kadriye mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kadriye. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “worth, esteem” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Kadriye come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kadriye a Turkish name?
Yes. Kadriye is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Kadriye across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KadriyeLatin | Girl | same as above: “worth, esteem” | 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 Kadriye
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadriye | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kadriye
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 Kadriye rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ErşahanBoy“hero strong as a falcon”same language (turkish)
- AlgunUnisex“red sun”same language (turkish)
- MahmutBoy“praised, praiseworthy”same language (turkish)
- TecenBoy“proud, haughty”same language (turkish)
- DeğmeerBoy“distinguished, select person”same language (turkish)
- ErenelBoy“sage hand”same language (turkish)
- TamkoçBoy“complete ram”same language (turkish)
- GökmenBoy“fair-haired, blue-eyed person”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kadriye
What does the name Kadriye mean?
Kadriye means “worth, esteem”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Kadriye a girl's or a boy's name?
Kadriye is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Kadriye come from?
Kadriye is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kadriye?
Kadriye 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 Kadriye have?
Kadriye has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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