Unisex name
Mukadder name meaning
“predetermined; allotted by fate”
Mukadder means “predetermined” or “allotted by fate.” It comes from Arabic muqaddar, a passive form of qaddara, meaning to determine, measure, or decree. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, the name is related to Turkish kader and takdir through their shared Arabic root.
What does Mukadder mean?
Predetermined; allotted by fate
In Turkish: önceden belirlenmiş, yazgıda yer alan
Mukadder connects the idea of prior determination with fate in Turkish usage. It belongs to the same Arabic root family as Kader and Takdir, and literary language uses it for events regarded as inevitable. Its meaning offers no prediction about the future of a bearer.
In Alper and Caner, er is a Turkish component meaning “man” or “brave man.” In other names, such as Ömer, the final letters do not form that component. More boy names ending in -er →
Origin of the name Mukadder
It derives from Arabic muqaddar, a passive participle of qaddara, meaning to determine, measure, or decree. In Turkish it commonly refers to what has been destined.
Double names with Mukadder
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mukadder Amara
Meaning of each name
- Mukadder: predetermined; allotted by fate
- Amara: Immortal, free from death
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Demet Mukadder
Meaning of each name
- Demet: a bunch of flowers or bundled stems
- Mukadder: predetermined; allotted by fate
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Mukadder Azize
Meaning of each name
- Mukadder: predetermined; allotted by fate
- Azize: precious, esteemed; powerful
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Zerda Mukadder
Meaning of each name
- Zerda: Yellow, golden yellow
- Mukadder: predetermined; allotted by fate
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Mukadder Keziban
Meaning of each name
- Mukadder: predetermined; allotted by fate
- Keziban: lady of the house; household mistress
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Sarenur Mukadder
Meaning of each name
- Sarenur: a combination of Sare and light
- Mukadder: predetermined; allotted by fate
How to pronounce Mukadder
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mukaddeɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مقدر |
Is Mukadder a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mukadder is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 43% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Mukadder does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 8 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mukadder
Famous people named Mukadder
- Mukadder Seyhan Yücel · b. 1971
- Mukadder Başeğmez · b. 1953
- Mukadder Öztekin · b. 1919
- Mukadder Püskürt · b. 1977
- Mukadder A Selimoğlu
- Mukadder Orhan-Sungur
- Mukadder Soysal · b. 1912
FAQ about the name Mukadder
What is the meaning of Mukadder?
Mukadder means “predetermined; allotted by fate”. It derives from Arabic muqaddar, a passive participle of qaddara, meaning to determine, measure, or decree. In Turkish it commonly refers to what has been destined.
Is Mukadder a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Mukadder is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 43% of bearers are male.
Is Mukadder in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mukadder nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mukadder?
Mukadder is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mukadder have?
Mukadder has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Mukadder?
Mukadder does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 8 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Mukadder?
Some ideas: Mukadder Amara; Demet Mukadder; Mukadder Azize.
Famous people named Mukadder?
Notable people named Mukadder include Mukadder Seyhan Yücel, Mukadder Başeğmez, Mukadder Öztekin.
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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