The nameKadir

Kadir is a Turkish and Arabic boy's name, mostly given in France in the 1990s and 2000s.

Meaning

From the Arabic qadir, "powerful, capable".

Origin

Turkish and Arabic.

History

First given in France in the mid 1960s, Kadir peaked in the mid 2000s, then became rare.

Popularity of the name Kadir

Kadir in France

2535thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2006peak year (45 births)
1,025babies named Kadir in France since 1900
02345 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Kadir was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 345 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Kadir. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Kadir in France were born before 2003.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kadir mean?

From the Arabic qadir, "powerful, capable".

What is the origin of the name Kadir?

Turkish and Arabic.

Is Kadir a girl's or a boy's name?

Kadir is a boy's name.