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Qadira

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Meaning

Powerful, capable

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic قديرة
Urdu قادرہ
Persian قدیره
Turkish Kadire
Bengali কাদিরা
Indonesian Qadir
Pashto قادره

Alternate Spellings

Qadira is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Powerful, capable', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Qadira, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Qadira comes from the same Arabic root q-d-r as Qadir, meaning "powerful" or "capable."

Reference Profile

Etymology

The feminine form of Qadir, from the Arabic root ق-د-ر (q-d-r, 'to have power'). Qadira means 'powerful, capable.'

Quranic Connection

The feminine form linked to al-Qadir ('the All-Capable'), one of the names of Allah: 'Say, He is the One able to send upon you punishment from above you' (6:65).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.