Qadir means “powerful, capable”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- Qadir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Qadir mean?
Literally: Arabic qādir
Literal meaning
Qadir is a boy's name used in Azerbaijani and Uyghur. It means “powerful, capable”, from Arabic qādir. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Qadir in Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Qadir mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written قادىر and Qadir (ULY). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “powerful, capable” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Qadir mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Qadir. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “powerful, capable” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Qadir come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic qādir.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Qadir?
Qadir is used as a given name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Qadir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | قادىرArabic script | Boy | same as above: “powerful, capable” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | QadirLatin | Boy | 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 Qadir
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| قادىر | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Qadir | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY) |
| Qadir | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Qadir
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Qadir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “one who holds the state together”same language (uyghur)
- ƏsədullaBoy“God's fortunate person”same language (uyghur, azerbaijani)
- SumuwullaBoy“God's great one”same language (uyghur)
- ShamemmetBoy“Muhammad with the epithet shah”same language (uyghur)
- MirhamidBoy“the name Hamid with the epithet Mir”same language (uyghur)
- JalalBoy“majestic, radiant”same language (uyghur)
- ShehrullaBoy“fame of God”same language (uyghur)
- “man who followed in the footsteps”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Qadir
What does the name Qadir mean?
Qadir means “powerful, capable”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
Is Qadir a girl's or a boy's name?
Qadir is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Qadir come from?
Qadir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Qadir?
Qadir is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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 is Qadir spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: قادىر (Arabic script), Qadir (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Qadir have?
Qadir has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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