Qodir means “powerful, capable”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek.
- Qodir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Qodir mean?
Literal meaning
Qodir is a boy's name used in Uzbek. It means “powerful, capable”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Qodir in Uzbek
What does Qodir mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Qodir and Қодир (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “powerful, capable” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Qodir come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Qodir a Uzbek name?
Yes. Qodir is documented as a given name in Uzbek. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Qodir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | QodirLatin | Boy | same as above: “powerful, capable” | Documented[1] |
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 Qodir
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qodir | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Қодир | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Sibling names for Qodir
Names recorded for the same language (Uzbek) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Qodir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NargisGirl“narcissus”same language (uzbek)
- ArifBoy“knowing”same language (uzbek)
- ObidaGirl“devout, pious woman”same language (uzbek)
- YodgorBoy“keepsake, memorial”same language (uzbek)
- MuhitBoy“the one who governs all”same language (uzbek)
- MurodBoy“wish, desire”same language (uzbek)
- ErkinbekBoy“free + a title of local officials, beg”same language (uzbek)
- ArslonBoy“lion”same language (uzbek)
Common questions about Qodir
What does the name Qodir mean?
Qodir means “powerful, capable”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek.
Is Qodir a girl's or a boy's name?
Qodir is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Qodir come from?
Qodir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Qodir?
Qodir is recorded for Uzbek. 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 Qodir have?
Qodir has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Wikipedia contributors. Qodir (uz.wikipedia.org). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 6284830. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: meaning agrees with Qodir: strong, mighty, capable; listed as a uzbek given name in Qodir
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