Boy name
Kadr name meaning
“worth, esteem; measure”
Kadr means “worth, esteem; measure” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. It represents Arabic qadr without an inserted vowel; the same word also appears in Turkish as kadir. A concrete linguistic association is the expression Kadir gecesi, which contains this same source word.
What does Kadr mean?
Worth, esteem; measure
In Turkish: değer, itibar; ölçü
Kadr relates to the vocabulary of worth and esteem preserved in Turkish expressions about appreciating someone's value. Arabic qadr also appears in the name of the Night of Decree, but this brief spelling should be verified before assigning that religious association to the recorded name.
Origin of the name Kadr
Probably a direct rendering of Arabic qadr without an inserted vowel. The related Turkish forms kadr and kadir convey worth, esteem, or measure.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kadr in the Quran? | As a word · القدر · 97:1, 97:2, 97:3The source word qadr appears in the Quran in the expression referring to the Night of Decree. |
| 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.
How to pronounce Kadr
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kadɾ/ |
| Arabic | قدر |
Is Kadr a boy’s name?
Yes, Kadr is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kadr does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kadr
Famous people named Kadr
- Kadír Halil
FAQ about the name Kadr
What is the meaning of Kadr?
Kadr means “worth, esteem; measure”. Probably a direct rendering of Arabic qadr without an inserted vowel. The related Turkish forms kadr and kadir convey worth, esteem, or measure.
Is Kadr a boy’s name?
Yes, Kadr is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kadr in the Quran?
As a word. The source word qadr appears in the Quran in the expression referring to the Night of Decree. (e.g.: 97:1, 97:2, 97:3)
What is the origin of the name Kadr?
Kadr is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kadr have?
Kadr has 1 syllable and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Kadr?
Kadr does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Kadr?
Notable people named Kadr include Kadír Halil.
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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