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Qadeer

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Qadeer is a Muslim boy name meaning “All-powerful, fully capable”.

MeaningAll-powerful, fully capable
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingقدير
Pronunciationkah-DEER
Arabic rootق د ر (q-d-r) — to be able, to have power
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Qadeer

Qadeer (Qadīr) is an intensive form from the root q-d-r and means one whose power is complete. Al-Qadīr is one of the Beautiful Names of God, so in Arab countries the name is normally used as ʿAbd al-Qadīr, 'servant of the All-Powerful'. In Pakistan and India Qadeer on its own is a familiar boy's name, as with the nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan.

Is Qadeer a Muslim name?

Yes. Qadeer is a Muslim name of Arabic origin taken from one of God's names. Many scholars prefer the full form Abdul Qadeer, since Al-Qadeer is an attribute of God.

Is Qadeer in the Quran?

The word occurs many times in the Quran, as in 'Indeed, Allah is over all things competent' (Quran 2:20).

Where is the name Qadeer used?

Common in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan, both alone and as Abdul Qadeer.

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Spellings and variants of Qadeer

QadirAbdul QadeerKadir

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More boy names like Qadeer

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Qadeer mean?

Qadeer means 'All-powerful, fully capable'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Qadeer a Muslim name?

Yes. Qadeer is a Muslim name of Arabic origin taken from one of God's names. Many scholars prefer the full form Abdul Qadeer, since Al-Qadeer is an attribute of God.

How do you write Qadeer in Arabic?

Qadeer is written قدير in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Qadeer?

Qadeer is pronounced kah-DEER.

Is Qadeer mentioned in the Quran?

The word occurs many times in the Quran, as in 'Indeed, Allah is over all things competent' (Quran 2:20).

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Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.