Abdul-Qadir
Abdul-Qadir is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the All-Powerful”.
| Meaning | Servant of the All-Powerful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبد القادر |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-QAA-dir |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Qadir
Power and capability are what the root q-d-r expresses, and al-Qadir is God as the One able to do all things. Abdul-Qadir names a servant of the All-Capable. Its great fame comes from two men: Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, a Baghdad scholar who died in 1166 and whose followers formed the Qadiriyya Sufi order, and Emir Abd al-Qadir, who led the Algerian struggle against French colonial rule.
Is Abdul-Qadir a Muslim name?
Few names are as widely loved across Muslim communities, and it honours God's power through the name al-Qadir. The Quran says, 'Say: He is the One Able to send upon you a punishment' (Quran 6:65).
How popular is Abdul-Qadir?
Muslims everywhere use it, with spellings such as Abdelkader across North Africa, Abdulkadir in Nigeria and Turkey, and Abdulqadir on the subcontinent.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Qadir mean?
Abdul-Qadir means 'Servant of the All-Powerful'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Abdul-Qadir a Muslim name?
Few names are as widely loved across Muslim communities, and it honours God's power through the name al-Qadir. The Quran says, 'Say: He is the One Able to send upon you a punishment' (Quran 6:65).
How do you pronounce Abdul-Qadir?
Abdul-Qadir is pronounced ab-dul-QAA-dir.
Is Abdul-Qadir a boy or girl name?
Abdul-Qadir is usually a boy name.