Boy name
Kadi name meaning
“a judge in Islamic law”
Kadi is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning a judge in Islamic law, through the Malay word kadi. That word comes from Arabic qāḍī, the term for such a judge. This interpretation connects the given name with the judicial title that supplies its proposed meaning.
What does Kadi mean?
A judge in Islamic law
In Indonesian: hakim dalam hukum Islam
The ending -di occurs in names with different origins, such as Budi, Hadi, and Effendi. It has no shared meaning of its own; each complete name needs its own explanation. More boy names ending in -di →
Origin and cultural usage of Kadi
If derived from the word kadi, this name comes from Arabic qāḍī through Malay. The word denotes a judge in Islamic law.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Kadi in Islam and the Quran
Kadi does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (قاض) does, for example in QS Taha [20]: 72. The noun occurs in its indefinite form, with the final ya omitted.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Kadi
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kadi, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kadi: a judge in Islamic law
- Turmuzi: originating from the city of Termez
- Havid: guardian; preserver
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Meaning of each word
- Kadi: a judge in Islamic law
- Sapii: intercessor; mediator
- Alief: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
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Kadi Wildan
Meaning of each word
- Kadi: a judge in Islamic law
- Wildan: boys, young lads
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Meaning of each word
- Mustapa: specially chosen
- Kadi: a judge in Islamic law
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
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Kadi Saadi
Meaning of each word
- Kadi: a judge in Islamic law
- Saadi: associated with happiness or good fortune
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Meaning of each word
- Kadi: a judge in Islamic law
- Saifullah: the sword of God
- Muhdi: giver of gifts
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How to pronounce Kadi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kadi/ |
| Arabic script | قاضي |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦢꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮓᮤ |
Is Kadi a boy’s name?
Yes, Kadi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Kadi ranks #3,384 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kadi
FAQ about the name Kadi
What is the meaning of Kadi?
Kadi means a judge in Islamic law. If derived from the word kadi, this name comes from Arabic qāḍī through Malay. The word denotes a judge in Islamic law.
Is Kadi a boy’s name?
Yes, Kadi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kadi?
Kadi is of Arabic and Malay origin.
Is the name Kadi in the Quran?
Kadi does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (قاض) does, for example in QS Taha [20]: 72. The noun occurs in its indefinite form, with the final ya omitted.
How many syllables does Kadi have?
Kadi has 2 syllables (Ka-di) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Kadi?
Kadi ranks #3,384 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Kadi?
Some ideas: Kadi Turmuzi Havid; Kadi Sapii Alief; Kadi Wildan.
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