Gadeer
Gadeer is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Brook, pool”.
| Meaning | Brook, pool |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | غدير |
| Pronunciation | gha-DEER |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Levant, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Gadeer
Gadeer is a simplified spelling of Ghadir, the small pool or brook that remains once rain or a flash flood has passed. The Arabic gh sound is written here as a plain g. Shia families hold the name especially dear because of Ghadir Khumm, where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stopped on his journey home after the Farewell Pilgrimage and spoke about Ali. Families in Iraq, the Gulf and the Levant use it.
Is Gadeer a Muslim name?
Gadeer is a form of Ghadeer, an Arabic Muslim name meaning brook or stream.
How popular is Gadeer?
Gadeer is found in the Gulf, Iraq and the Levant, though Ghadeer is the more usual spelling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gadeer mean?
Gadeer means 'Brook, pool'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Gadeer a Muslim name?
Gadeer is a form of Ghadeer, an Arabic Muslim name meaning brook or stream.
How do you pronounce Gadeer?
Gadeer is pronounced gha-DEER.
Is Gadeer a boy or girl name?
Gadeer is usually a girl name.