Powerful, capable, or mighty
Derived from the Arabic root q-d-r, Kadir signifies one who is capable or possesses great power. It is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition (Al-Qadir), representing divine omnipotence. The name is widely used across the Muslim world, from Turkey to Southeast Asia.
Less common today
Kadir isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,177 in 2019.
Award-winning American artist and illustrator
Famous Turkish film actor and director
Former Mayor of Istanbul
Turkish writer and historian
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
