Boy name
Kadim name meaning
“ancient, of great antiquity”
Kadim means “ancient” or “of great antiquity.” It derives from Arabic qadīm and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The Turkish expression kadim şehir, meaning ancient city, offers a concrete association through old buildings, historic streets, and the visible traces of a long past.
What does Kadim mean?
Ancient, of great antiquity
In Turkish: çok eski, geçmişi derin
Kadim emphasizes not merely age but a long-established past. Turkish expressions describing an ancient city or a longstanding friendship use the word to suggest continuity and historical depth. Although it also has specialized theological and philosophical uses, its general meaning as a name centers on antiquity and enduring roots.
Origin of the name Kadim
Kadim comes from Arabic qadīm, 'old' or 'ancient.' It describes something long established or reaching far back into the past.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kadim in the Quran? | As a word · القديم · 36:39The source word القديم appears in the Quran as an adjective describing the old palm stalk used in a lunar comparison. |
| Starts with | K · Ka |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Kadim
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Kadim Murtaza
Meaning of each name
- Kadim: ancient, of great antiquity
- Murtaza: approved, chosen, well regarded
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Alaettin Kadim
Meaning of each name
- Alaettin: exaltation and glory of the faith
- Kadim: ancient, of great antiquity
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Kadim Muhiddin
Meaning of each name
- Kadim: ancient, of great antiquity
- Muhiddin: reviver of religion; one who gives faith life
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Misak Kadim
Meaning of each name
- Misak: covenant; binding promise, pact
- Kadim: ancient, of great antiquity
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Kadim Şerafettin
Meaning of each name
- Kadim: ancient, of great antiquity
- Şerafettin: honour and dignity of the faith
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Rıza Kadim
Meaning of each name
- Rıza: consent; approval, satisfaction
- Kadim: ancient, of great antiquity
How to pronounce Kadim
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kadim/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قديم |
Is Kadim a boy’s name?
Yes, Kadim is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kadim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kadim
- Kadir♂Capable
- Kadem♂Foot, step
- Karim♂Generous, openhanded, noble-hearted
- Kaim♂Standing
- Kerim♂Generous
- Kamil♂Complete, accomplished and mature
- Kadri♂Associated with worth and esteem
- Kasım♂One who divides or distributes shares
- Kajin♂Where is life?
- Kani♂Content with what one has
- Kafi♂Sufficient, meeting what is needed
- Kaşif♂Discoverer
Names with related meanings
- Ramazan♂The ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Recep♂The honored seventh month of the lunar calendar
- Devran♂The passage of time
- Çağlar♂Flows vigorously
- Adar♂The month of March
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
- Ezel♂♀Beginningless past
- Halit♂Lasting, enduring
- Çağdaş♂Living in the same era
- Muammer♂Long-lived
- Ergün♂Early day
- Cumali♂Associated with Friday
Famous people named Kadim
- Kadim Yaşar · b. 1976
- Kadim Durmaz · b. 1953
- Kadim Taşdemir
FAQ about the name Kadim
What is the meaning of Kadim?
Kadim means “ancient, of great antiquity”. Kadim comes from Arabic qadīm, 'old' or 'ancient.' It describes something long established or reaching far back into the past.
Is Kadim a boy’s name?
Yes, Kadim is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kadim in the Quran?
As a word. The source word القديم appears in the Quran as an adjective describing the old palm stalk used in a lunar comparison. (e.g.: 36:39)
What is the origin of the name Kadim?
Kadim is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kadim have?
Kadim has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kadim?
Kadim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Kadim?
Some ideas: Kadim Murtaza; Alaettin Kadim; Kadim Muhiddin.
Famous people named Kadim?
Notable people named Kadim include Kadim Yaşar, Kadim Durmaz, Kadim Taşdemir.
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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