The nameAbdelkader
Abdelkader is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "servant of the Almighty". It has been given in France for several decades.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Abdelkader comes from the Arabic Abd al-Qadir, "servant of the Almighty".
Origin
Arabic. Emir Abdelkader led the Algerian resistance to the French conquest in the 19th century.
History
The name has been given in France for several decades, with a peak in the early 1970s.
Did you know?
- In exile in Damascus, Emir Abdelkader protected thousands of Christians during the massacres of 1860.
Famous people named Abdelkader
- Emir Abdelkader
Popularity of the name Abdelkader
Abdelkader in France
Abdelkader was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 2,860 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Abdelkader. Its rise began around 1954, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Abdelkader in France were born before 1978, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 40 births a year on average, against 57 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdelkader mean?
Abdelkader comes from the Arabic Abd al-Qadir, "servant of the Almighty".
What is the origin of the name Abdelkader?
Arabic. Emir Abdelkader led the Algerian resistance to the French conquest in the 19th century.
Is Abdelkader a girl's or a boy's name?
Abdelkader is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Abdelkader?
Variants and related names of Abdelkader include Kader.
Who are famous people named Abdelkader?
Emir Abdelkader.