Boy name
Kader name meaning
“capable, powerful”
Kader is a masculine name commonly linked to the meanings “capable” and “powerful”. It is associated with Qadir, from the Arabic word qādir, meaning capable or powerful. Qadir provides the related name form in this derivation, while the spelling Kader also occurs in other linguistic traditions.
What does Kader mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Kader
Possibly a variant of Qadir, from Arabic qādir, meaning capable or powerful. This spelling also occurs in other linguistic traditions.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Kader in Islam and the Quran
Kader does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (قادر) does, for example in QS Al-An’am [6]: 37 and QS Al-Qiyamah [75]: 40.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Kader
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kader, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kader: capable, powerful
- Masyhuri: famous, widely known
- Risyad: guidance; direction to the right path
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Meaning of each word
- Kader: capable, powerful
- Fathi: associated with opening or victory
- Arafah: name of the place and day of standing in pilgrimage
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Kader Zulfan
Meaning of each word
- Kader: capable, powerful
- Zulfan: closeness, intimacy
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Amrul Kader Hidayatullah
Meaning of each word
- Amrul: affair, command
- Kader: capable, powerful
- Hidayatullah: guidance from God
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Kader Nafiudin
Meaning of each word
- Kader: capable, powerful
- Nafiudin: one who benefits the faith
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Meaning of each word
- Kader: capable, powerful
- Faza: to win, succeed
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
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How to pronounce Kader
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kadər/ |
| Arabic script | قادر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦢꦺꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮓᮨᮁ |
Is Kader a boy’s name?
Yes, Kader is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Kader ranks #2,507 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kader
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
Famous people named Kader
- Kader Jaelani
- Kader Dalimunthe · b. 1968
- Kader Jaelani · b. 1976
- Kader Tuasamu · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Kader
What is the meaning of Kader?
Kader means capable, powerful. Possibly a variant of Qadir, from Arabic qādir, meaning capable or powerful. This spelling also occurs in other linguistic traditions.
Is Kader a boy’s name?
Yes, Kader is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kader?
Kader is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Kader in the Quran?
Kader does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (قادر) does, for example in QS Al-An’am [6]: 37 and QS Al-Qiyamah [75]: 40.
How many syllables does Kader have?
Kader has 2 syllables (Ka-der) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kader?
Kader ranks #2,507 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Kader?
Some ideas: Kader Masyhuri Risyad; Kader Fathi Arafah; Kader Zulfan.
Famous people named Kader?
Notable people named Kader include Kader Jaelani, Kader Dalimunthe, Kader Jaelani.
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