Girl name
Kadire name meaning
“capable; able, powerful”
Kadire means “capable,” “able,” or “powerful.” It comes from Arabic qādira, the feminine form of qādir, meaning “able to do something.” Used for girls in Türkiye, it is related to Kadir and to the Turkish word kudret, which expresses power or capacity.
What does Kadire mean?
Capable; able, powerful
In Turkish: gücü yeten; yetenekli, kudretli
Kadire expresses the ability or capacity to accomplish something. Its meaning extends beyond physical strength to capability and competence. It is directly related grammatically to Kadir, whereas Kadriye is a different formation associated with worth and esteem, despite the similarity of the Turkish spellings.
Origin of the name Kadire
Kadire comes from Arabic qādira, the feminine form of qādir, meaning capable or powerful. It is the feminine counterpart of Kadir.
How to pronounce Kadire
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kadiɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قادره |
| Arabic | قادرة |
Is Kadire a girl’s name?
Yes, Kadire is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kadire does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kadire
Names with related meanings
- Kübra♀Greater
- Beren♀Strong, powerful
- Aybüke♀Moon and mighty dragon
- Tuana♀Strong, powerful, capable
- Kaya♂♀A large, solid mass of rock
- Arslan♂♀Lion
- Yıldırım♂♀Lightning strike
- Acar♂♀Enterprising, agile and capable
- Azize♀Precious, esteemed
- Neriman♀Valiant, strong
- Gürbüz♂♀Strong, sturdy and well developed
- Gürel♂♀Strong, flourishing community or homeland
FAQ about the name Kadire
What is the meaning of Kadire?
Kadire means “capable; able, powerful”. Kadire comes from Arabic qādira, the feminine form of qādir, meaning capable or powerful. It is the feminine counterpart of Kadir.
Is Kadire a girl’s name?
Yes, Kadire is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kadire in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kadire nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kadire?
Kadire is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kadire have?
Kadire has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kadire?
Kadire 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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