Kudirat
Kudirat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Power, ability (of God)”.
| Meaning | Power, ability (of God) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Qudra |
| Arabic spelling | قدرة |
| Pronunciation | koo-DEE-raht |
| Arabic root | ق د ر (q-d-r) — power, ability |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kudirat
Kudirat is the Yoruba form of Arabic qudra, 'power' or 'capability', with an extra vowel to break up the consonants and the -at ending kept. The name is understood as pointing to the power of God. A well-known bearer was Kudirat Abiola, the Nigerian pro-democracy activist and wife of M.K.O. Abiola.
Is Kudirat a Muslim name?
Yes. Kudirat is a Muslim name used by Yoruba Muslims, from the Arabic qudra, referring to the power of God.
Is Kudirat in the Quran?
Its root gives the divine name al-Qadīr, as in 'Indeed, Allah is over all things competent (qadīr)' (Quran 2:20).
Where is the name Kudirat used?
Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kudirat mean?
Kudirat means 'Power, ability (of God)'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Qudra.
Is Kudirat a Muslim name?
Yes. Kudirat is a Muslim name used by Yoruba Muslims, from the Arabic qudra, referring to the power of God.
How do you write Kudirat in Arabic?
Kudirat is written قدرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kudirat?
Kudirat is pronounced koo-DEE-raht.
Is Kudirat mentioned in the Quran?
Its root gives the divine name al-Qadīr, as in 'Indeed, Allah is over all things competent (qadīr)' (Quran 2:20).