Kadir
قادر
/ kah-DEER /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Powerful
Meaning & Etymology
Powerful, capable
Powerful, capable
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic name ‘قادر’ (Qadir), meaning ‘powerful’ or ‘capable’. It is a name commonly used in Islamic contexts.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Chadic > West Chadic > Hausa-Gwandara
Cultural context
In Hausa culture, names derived from Arabic are common due to the influence of Islam. Such names often reflect attributes of God or moral values.
Symbolism
The name symbolises strength, capability, and divine power, reflecting Islamic values and the attributes of Allah.
Religious reference
From Arabic 'قادر' (Qadir), meaning 'powerful', one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam
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