Girl name
Kadime name meaning
“ancient; long-established”
Kadime means “ancient” or “long-established.” It comes from Arabic qadīma, the feminine form of qadīm, meaning “old” or “ancient,” and is used for girls in Türkiye. Related to the name Kadim, it evokes an old building or a tradition passed down across generations.
What does Kadime mean?
Ancient; long-established
In Turkish: eski zamanlardan kalan; köklü
Kadime conveys antiquity and continuity reaching into the past, rather than simply referring to old age. The related Turkish word kadim can describe friendships, traditions and cities. Its relationship with the name Kadim reflects the masculine and feminine forms of the same Arabic adjective.
Origin of the name Kadime
Kadime derives from Arabic qadīma, the feminine form of qadīm, meaning ancient or long-established. It shares its source with Turkish Kadim.
How to pronounce Kadime
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kadime/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قديمه |
| Arabic | قديمة |
Is Kadime a girl’s name?
Yes, Kadime is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kadime does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kadime
- Kadife♀Soft, lustrous fabric with a dense pile
- Kadire♀Capable
- Kadriye♀Valued, esteemed
- Kerime♀Generous, esteemed, noble woman
- Kamile♀Mature
- Kafiye♀Rhyme
- Katibe♀A woman who writes
- Kazibe♀Untrue, deceptive
- Kazıme♀One who restrains anger
- Kelime♀Word
- Kaniye♀Content with what one has
- Kaşife♀A woman who discovers or reveals
Names with related meanings
- Eylül♀September
- Esila♀Late afternoon
- Esra♀Night journey
- Leyla♀A name associated with night and darkness
- Songül♀The last rose
- Bahar♀Spring, the season of renewal
- Ömür♀Lifespan
- Şevval♀The tenth month of the Hijri year
- Nisan♀April
- Seher♀The early morning before daybreak
- Havin♀Summer, the summer season
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
FAQ about the name Kadime
What is the meaning of Kadime?
Kadime means “ancient; long-established”. Kadime derives from Arabic qadīma, the feminine form of qadīm, meaning ancient or long-established. It shares its source with Turkish Kadim.
Is Kadime a girl’s name?
Yes, Kadime is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kadime in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kadime nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kadime?
Kadime is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kadime have?
Kadime has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kadime?
Kadime 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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