Abdul-Qadir
Abdul-Qadir is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the All-Capable”.
| Meaning | Servant of the All-Capable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد القادر |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-QAA-dir |
| Arabic root | ق د ر (q-d-r) — to be able, to have power |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Qadir
Abdul-Qadir (ʿAbd al-Qādir) honours God as al-Qādir, the One able to do all things. Its fame owes much to ʿAbd al-Qādir al-Jīlānī (d. 1166), the Baghdad scholar after whom the Qadiriyya Sufi order is named, and to Emir ʿAbd al-Qādir, who led Algerian resistance to French rule.
Is Abdul-Qadir a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Qadir is one of the most widely used Muslim names, honouring God as al-Qādir.
Is Abdul-Qadir in the Quran?
The Quran says, 'Say: He is the One Able to send upon you a punishment' (Quran 6:65).
Where is the name Abdul-Qadir used?
Used everywhere; Abdelkader in North Africa, Abdulkadir in Turkey and Nigeria, Abdulqadir in South Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Qadir mean?
Abdul-Qadir means 'Servant of the All-Capable'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Qadir a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Qadir is one of the most widely used Muslim names, honouring God as al-Qādir.
How do you write Abdul-Qadir in Arabic?
Abdul-Qadir is written عبد القادر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Qadir?
Abdul-Qadir is pronounced ab-dul-QAA-dir.
Is Abdul-Qadir mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says, 'Say: He is the One Able to send upon you a punishment' (Quran 6:65).