Kadiri

Meaning & Etymology

green one

green one

Etymology

Derived from the Arabic name Khadir, meaning ‘green one’.

Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > West Chadic > West Chadic A

Cultural context

Kadiri is a name that reflects the Hausa adoption of Islamic names and the importance of figures from Islamic tradition.

Symbolism

The name symbolizes the Islamic virtue of spiritual enlightenment and the importance of seeking knowledge and guidance from the divine.

Naming ceremony

The Hausa naming ceremony (iqāmah) involves the recitation of the adhān (call to prayer) and the recitation of prayers for the child.

Religious reference

The name is derived from the Arabic name Khadir, which refers to a figure in Islamic tradition known as Al-Khidr.

Related names

• Kadiri
• Kadir
• Khadir
• Khadiri