Abdelgadir
Abdelgadir is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the All-Capable”.
| Meaning | Servant of the All-Capable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Sudanese form |
| Arabic spelling | عبد القادر |
| Pronunciation | ab-del-GAA-dir |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdelgadir
Abdelgadir is the Sudanese and Upper-Egyptian form of ʿAbd al-Qādir, 'servant of the All-Capable'; in these dialects the Arabic q is pronounced as a hard 'g'. Al-Qādir is one of God's names. The name is widely loved because of ʿAbd al-Qādir al-Jīlānī, the Baghdad scholar and founder of the Qādiriyya Sufi order.
Is Abdelgadir a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdelgadir is a regional form of ʿAbd al-Qādir, a classic Muslim name.
Is Abdelgadir in the Quran?
God says: 'Say: He is the One Able (al-Qādir) to send upon you punishment' (Quran 6:65).
Where is the name Abdelgadir used?
Very common in Sudan; Abdelkader is the North African form.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdelgadir mean?
Abdelgadir means 'Servant of the All-Capable'. It comes from Arabic, Sudanese form.
Is Abdelgadir a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdelgadir is a regional form of ʿAbd al-Qādir, a classic Muslim name.
How do you write Abdelgadir in Arabic?
Abdelgadir is written عبد القادر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdelgadir?
Abdelgadir is pronounced ab-del-GAA-dir.
Is Abdelgadir mentioned in the Quran?
God says: 'Say: He is the One Able (al-Qādir) to send upon you punishment' (Quran 6:65).