Girl name
Kadriye name meaning
“valued, esteemed; associated with worth”
Kadriye means “valued, esteemed” or “associated with worth.” Used for girls in Türkiye, it is the feminine counterpart of Kadri and derives from Arabic qadr, meaning “value” or “standing.” Its connection with Kadri provides a concrete related name, while its use also belongs to the Ottoman naming tradition.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Kadriye mean?
Valued, esteemed; associated with worth
In Turkish: değerli, itibarlı, kıymetle ilgili
Kadriye belongs to the group of names expressing worth and esteem. Kadri is its masculine counterpart, and Kadir is related through the same root. The Turkish expression kadrini bilmek, to appreciate someone’s worth, preserves this meaning. A linguistic link with Kadir night does not make that occasion its sole explanation.
The ending “-ye” has no single independent meaning across these names. In Rukiye, Safiye and Aliye, the ending is understood through each name’s linguistic origin and structure. More girl names ending in -ye →
How popular is Kadriye?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Kadriye in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Kadriye
The feminine counterpart of Kadri, derived from Arabic qadr, meaning worth or standing. Kadriye was established in Ottoman naming usage.
Double names with Kadriye
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Kadriye Hifa
Meaning of each name
- Kadriye: valued, esteemed; associated with worth
- Hifa: Slender-waisted, graceful
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Lisa Kadriye
Meaning of each name
- Lisa: my God is an oath; a pledge to God
- Kadriye: valued, esteemed; associated with worth
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Kadriye Berivan
Meaning of each name
- Kadriye: valued, esteemed; associated with worth
- Berivan: a woman who milks livestock
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Dora Kadriye
Meaning of each name
- Dora: gift
- Kadriye: valued, esteemed; associated with worth
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Kadriye Şirin
Meaning of each name
- Kadriye: valued, esteemed; associated with worth
- Şirin: sweet, pleasant, charming
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Dilruba Kadriye
Meaning of each name
- Dilruba: heart-stealing; captivating
- Kadriye: valued, esteemed; associated with worth
How to pronounce Kadriye
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kadɾije/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قدریه |
| Arabic | قدرية |
Is Kadriye a girl’s name?
Yes, Kadriye is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kadriye appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kadriye
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Kadriye
- Kadriye Selimoğlu · b. 1978
- Kadriye Aksoy · b. 1999
- Kadriye Gökçek · b. 1975
- Kadriye Hulusi Hacıbulgur · b. 1905
- Kadriye Karcı · b. 1961
- Kadriye Kenter · b. 1954
- Kadriye Aydın · b. 1995
- Kadriye Cesur · b. 1968
- Kadriye Partici · b. 1947
- Kadriye Aybüke Ersen
- Kadriye Aydın
- Kadriye Buldukoğlu
FAQ about the name Kadriye
What is the meaning of Kadriye?
Kadriye means “valued, esteemed; associated with worth”. The feminine counterpart of Kadri, derived from Arabic qadr, meaning worth or standing. Kadriye was established in Ottoman naming usage.
Is Kadriye a girl’s name?
Yes, Kadriye is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kadriye in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kadriye nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kadriye?
Kadriye is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kadriye have?
Kadriye has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Kadriye?
Kadriye appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Kadriye?
Some ideas: Kadriye Hifa; Lisa Kadriye; Kadriye Berivan.
Famous people named Kadriye?
Notable people named Kadriye include Kadriye Selimoğlu, Kadriye Aksoy, Kadriye Gökçek.
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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