Origin, Meaning, And History of Quadir
The name Quadir is a variant of Qadir, an Arabic name that means ‘capable’ or ‘mighty.’ It is a Muslim name derived from the Arabic words qādir or qadīr, thus meaning ‘powerful’ or ‘able.’
The name is a direct Quranic name mentioned as al-Qadir in Islamic tradition as one of the ninety-nine names of Allah. Qadir is used in different places in the Quran, as a result of which it also gets the contextual meaning ‘almighty.’ The name is often used as a combination name such as Abd al-Qadir or Abdulkadir, meaning ‘servant of the powerful,’ and Nur al-Qādir meaning ‘light of the all-powerful.’
The name may be associated with the Abbasid caliph in Baghdad, Abu’l-Abbas Ahmad ibn Ishaq or al-Qadir. His time as a caliphate was marked by the strengthening of Sunni Islam, thus also known as the Sunni Revival of the 11th century. He was considered a gentle caliph who went out in disguise amidst the public to help those in need by giving alms and attending public meetings where commoners voiced their complaints.
The name is popular across Islamic countries, the Middle East, and India predominantly as a combination of a name and a surname. Quadir may be spelled Kadir in Turkish and Kader in Arabic.
Although the name itself may not have yet been popularized in pop culture, its parent variant Qadir can be seen in famous fictional features. A few fictional characters with the name include the American comic superheroine Sooraya Qadir also known as Dust in theNew X-men series of Marvel comics, the transformational character Abdul Qadir from the Pakistani TV serialMain Abdul Qadir Hoon, and General Qadir from the 2023 Blockbuster moviePathaan.
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Famous People With The Name Quadir
- Abd al-Qadir al-Maraghi b. GhaybiPersian musician and artist, considered one of the greatest Persian writers of music
- Abdul Qadir KhanA Pakistani international cricketer, known for his legendary leg spin bowling who mastered the leg-breaks, the googlies, the flippers, and the topspins
- Qədir Hüseynov (Gadir Guseinov)An Azerbaijani chess grandmaster ranked third in his country and known for his gold medal-winning team play at the European Team Chess Championships in 2009
Quadir On The Popularity Chart
The name Quadir, according to the US Social Security Administration, has seen a series of rises and falls in ranking over time. Take a look at the following graphs to understand how this name has fared over time.
Popularity Over Time
Quadir was popular among seven babies per million in 1980, followed by several rises and falls in popularity. As of 2021, the number stands at 94 babies per million.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
In 1980, the name Quadir was ranked 17528th. The ranking, however, dropped over the years, reaching 19270th in 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sounds To Quadir
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Quadir ?
The name quadir means and One who is strong
2. What is the origin of the name Quadir?
Quadir originates from the Arabic word .
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