Boy name
Kadri name meaning
“associated with worth and esteem; valued”
Kadri means associated with worth and esteem, or valued. It derives from Arabic qadrī, formed from qadr, meaning worth, rank, or standing. In Türkiye, it is a boy’s name. The Turkish expression kadrini bilmek, meaning to appreciate something’s worth, illustrates the name’s central idea.
What does Kadri mean?
Associated with worth and esteem; valued
In Turkish: değer ve itibarla ilgili; kıymetli
Kadri belongs to the semantic field of worth and esteem reflected in Turkish expressions about recognizing value. Its final i represents an Arabic relational ending. Kadriye is the corresponding feminine name. Kadri and Kadir have related roots, but their spellings and grammatical formations are distinct.
Origin of the name Kadri
It comes from Arabic qadrī, a relational formation from qadr, meaning worth, rank, or esteem.
Double names with Kadri
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Kadri Bedran
Meaning of each name
- Kadri: associated with worth and esteem; valued
- Bedran: Two full moons
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Behruz Kadri
Meaning of each name
- Behruz: good day; fortunate, prosperous
- Kadri: associated with worth and esteem; valued
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Kadri Münif
Meaning of each name
- Kadri: associated with worth and esteem; valued
- Münif: lofty, elevated and distinguished
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Tali Kadri
Meaning of each name
- Tali: Following, coming after
- Kadri: associated with worth and esteem; valued
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Kadri Lütfi
Meaning of each name
- Kadri: associated with worth and esteem; valued
- Lütfi: associated with kindness and graciousness
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Berdan Kadri
Meaning of each name
- Berdan: Cold, cool
- Kadri: associated with worth and esteem; valued
How to pronounce Kadri
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kadɾi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قدری |
| Arabic | قدري |
Is Kadri a boy’s name?
Yes, Kadri is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kadri does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 61 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kadri
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Kadri
- Kadri Aytaç · b. 1931
- Kadri Göktulga · b. 1904
- Kadri Can · b. 1911
- Kadri Gürsel · b. 1961
- Kadri Cemilpaşa · b. 1891
- Kadri Altay · b. 1921
- Kadri Kordel
- Kadri Yıldırım · b. 1959
- Kadri Eroğan · b. 1911
- Kadri Ögelman · b. 1906
- Kadri Sancak · b. 1966
- Kadri Ecvet Tezcan · b. 1949
FAQ about the name Kadri
What is the meaning of Kadri?
Kadri means “associated with worth and esteem; valued”. It comes from Arabic qadrī, a relational formation from qadr, meaning worth, rank, or esteem.
Is Kadri a boy’s name?
Yes, Kadri is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kadri in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kadri nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kadri?
Kadri is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kadri have?
Kadri has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kadri?
Kadri does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 61 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Kadri?
Some ideas: Kadri Bedran; Behruz Kadri; Kadri Münif.
Famous people named Kadri?
Notable people named Kadri include Kadri Aytaç, Kadri Göktulga, Kadri Can.
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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