Boy name
Mikdad name meaning
“one who cuts; suited for cutting”
Mikdad means “one who cuts” or “suited for cutting.” It comes from Arabic Miqdād, related to the root for cutting or splitting lengthwise, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Mikdat is a related spelling, and the historical figure Miqdad ibn Amr provides a concrete association.
What does Mikdad mean?
One who cuts; suited for cutting
In Turkish: kesip biçen; kesmeye elverişli
Mikdat is also encountered in the historical form Mikdad. Its clearest association is the Companion Miqdad ibn Amr, also known as Miqdad ibn al-Aswad; this early Islamic figure provides a more recognizable context for the name’s use than the literal meaning of its Arabic root.
Origin of the name Mikdad
Mikdat is a Turkish form of Arabic Miqdād. The name is connected with the Arabic root q-d-d, meaning to cut or split lengthwise.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names of the Companions |
| Is Mikdad in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Mi |
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 Mikdad
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mikdad/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مقداد |
Is Mikdad a boy’s name?
Yes, Mikdad is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mikdad does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Mikdad
FAQ about the name Mikdad
What is the meaning of Mikdad?
Mikdad means “one who cuts; suited for cutting”. Mikdat is a Turkish form of Arabic Miqdād. The name is connected with the Arabic root q-d-d, meaning to cut or split lengthwise.
Is Mikdad a boy’s name?
Yes, Mikdad is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mikdad in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mikdad nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mikdad?
Mikdad is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mikdad have?
Mikdad has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mikdad?
Mikdad does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Mikdad?
Other spellings: Mikdat.
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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