Boy name
Abdülkahhar name meaning
“Servant of God, the All-Subduing”
Abdülkahhar means “servant of God, the All-Subduing.” It combines Arabic abd, servant, with al-Qahhar, a divine name expressing irresistible supremacy. In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine given name. Kahhar shares its second element, and the Turkish verb kahretmek provides another linguistic connection with the same Arabic root.
What does Abdülkahhar mean?
Servant of God, the All-Subduing
In Turkish: Her şeye üstün gelen Allah'ın kulu
Abdülkahhar invokes a divine designation emphasizing irresistible power and mastery. Although Kahhar is related to words found in everyday Turkish expressions of distress or overpowering, the name is explained through its religious use. It shares a broad theme of power with Abdülkadir but uses a different attribute.
Origin of the name Abdülkahhar
Combines Arabic ʿabd, servant, with al-Qahhār, the All-Subduing. Qahhar is an intensive form from the root q-h-r, expressing irresistible mastery.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names of God (Asma al-Husna) |
| Is Abdülkahhar in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Ab |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Abdülkahhar
| Syllables | 4 · 11 letters · 11-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /abdylkahhaɾ/ |
| Arabic | عبد القهار |
Is Abdülkahhar a boy’s name?
Yes, Abdülkahhar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Abdülkahhar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Abdülkahhar
What is the meaning of Abdülkahhar?
Abdülkahhar means “Servant of God, the All-Subduing”. Combines Arabic ʿabd, servant, with al-Qahhār, the All-Subduing. Qahhar is an intensive form from the root q-h-r, expressing irresistible mastery.
Is Abdülkahhar a boy’s name?
Yes, Abdülkahhar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Abdülkahhar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Abdülkahhar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Abdülkahhar?
Abdülkahhar is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Abdülkahhar have?
Abdülkahhar has 4 syllables and 11 letters.
How popular is the name Abdülkahhar?
Abdülkahhar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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