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Abdul Qadir

'Abd al-Qādir

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Meaning

Servant of the Capable

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Attribute of Allah Islamic historical figure

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عبد القادر
Urdu عبدالقادر
Persian عبدالقادر
Turkish Abdülkadir
Bengali আব্দুল কাদির
Pashto عبدالقادر
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Abdul Qadir is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Servant of the Capable', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Abdul Qadir is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Abdul Qadir is a compound of "abd" (servant) and "al-Qadir" (The All-Powerful), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, together meaning "servant of the Powerful."

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Etymology

A compound of abd ('servant, slave') and al-Qadir ('the Capable'), one of the 99 Names of Allah traditionally enumerated in Islamic tradition.

Islamic Significance

A theophoric compound, 'servant of al-Qadir (the All-Capable),' one of the names of Allah (Quran 6:65).

Notable Historical Usage

Borne most famously by Abdul Qadir Gilani (1077-1166 CE), the Baghdad preacher whose name the Qadiriyya, one of the oldest Sufi orders, carries to this day.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, following the widespread naming convention pairing 'Abd' with one of the names of Allah.