Unisex name
Hoşkadem name meaning
“auspicious arrival; fortunate step”
Hoşkadem means “auspicious arrival” or “fortunate step.” It combines Persian hoş, “good” or “pleasant,” with Arabic qadam, “foot” or “step.” Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, the name evokes a step across a threshold, connecting the physical act of entering with the idea of a welcome arrival.
What does Hoşkadem mean?
Auspicious arrival; fortunate step
In Turkish: uğurlu geliş; kutlu adım
Hoşkadem is an older compound expressing the wish that an arrival be fortunate and welcome. Its second element goes beyond the literal meaning of foot or step, drawing on the figurative idea of an auspicious arrival found in traditional Turkish expressions.
Origin of the name Hoşkadem
Combines Persian hoş, good or pleasing, with Arabic qadam, foot or step. In the compound, the step extends to an arrival regarded as auspicious.
How to pronounce Hoşkadem
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hoʃkadem/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | خوش قدم |
Is Hoşkadem a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hoşkadem is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Hoşkadem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Names with related meanings
- Umay♀Protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief
- Eymen♂Fortunate, auspicious
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Kayra♂Favor and grace
- Uraz♂Fortune, good luck
- Kutay♂A blessed or auspicious moon
- Feyza♀Abundance, plenty
- Uğur♂Good fortune
- Kevser♀Abundant good
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Tevfik♂Enabling success
FAQ about the name Hoşkadem
What is the meaning of Hoşkadem?
Hoşkadem means “auspicious arrival; fortunate step”. Combines Persian hoş, good or pleasing, with Arabic qadam, foot or step. In the compound, the step extends to an arrival regarded as auspicious.
Is Hoşkadem a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hoşkadem is used for both boys and girls.
Is Hoşkadem in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hoşkadem nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hoşkadem?
Hoşkadem is of Persian and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hoşkadem have?
Hoşkadem has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Hoşkadem?
Hoşkadem 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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