Abdulkadir
Abdulkadir is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the All-Powerful”.
| Meaning | Servant of the All-Powerful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد القادر |
| Pronunciation | ab-dool-KAH-dir |
| Arabic root | ق د ر (q-d-r) — power, ability |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdulkadir
Abdulkadir is ʿAbd al-Qādir, 'servant of the All-Capable', al-Qādir being one of the names of God. Its great popularity in Nigeria and beyond owes much to Shaykh ʿAbd al-Qādir al-Jīlānī of Baghdad, founder of the Qādiriyya Sufi order, to which Usman dan Fodio belonged. Emir ʿAbd al-Qādir of Algeria is another famous bearer.
Is Abdulkadir a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdulkadir is a Muslim name meaning servant of al-Qadir, a name of God.
Is Abdulkadir in the Quran?
'Say: He is the One Able (al-Qādir) to send upon you punishment' (Quran 6:65).
Where is the name Abdulkadir used?
Very common in Nigeria, Somalia, Turkey (Abdülkadir) and North Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdulkadir mean?
Abdulkadir means 'Servant of the All-Powerful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdulkadir a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdulkadir is a Muslim name meaning servant of al-Qadir, a name of God.
How do you write Abdulkadir in Arabic?
Abdulkadir is written عبد القادر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdulkadir?
Abdulkadir is pronounced ab-dool-KAH-dir.
Is Abdulkadir mentioned in the Quran?
'Say: He is the One Able (al-Qādir) to send upon you punishment' (Quran 6:65).