Unisex name
Takdir name meaning
“appraisal, appreciation; divine ordainment”
Takdir means “appraisal, appreciation; divine ordainment.” It comes from Arabic taqdīr through Ottoman Turkish and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. Assessing the value of an artwork illustrates its everyday sense. Its Arabic source also encompasses measuring, determining a value, and establishing an outcome.
What does Takdir mean?
Appraisal, appreciation; divine ordainment
In Turkish: değer biçme, beğenme; ilahî belirleme
In Turkish, Takdir can express appreciation as well as the determination of an outcome. In religious contexts, divine takdir connects the word with the idea of destiny. Both senses matter when interpreting it as a name; reducing it to praise or approval would miss part of its meaning.
Origin of the name Takdir
From Arabic taqdīr (تقدير), referring to measuring, assessing value, or determining something. It entered Turkish through Ottoman Turkish.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Takdir in the Quran? | As a word · تقديرا · 25:2The source word taqdīr occurs in the Quran in a verse describing the measured determination of created things. |
| Starts with | T · Ta |
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 Takdir
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /takdiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | تقدیر |
| Arabic | تقدير |
Is Takdir a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Takdir is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Takdir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Takdir
What is the meaning of Takdir?
Takdir means “appraisal, appreciation; divine ordainment”. From Arabic taqdīr (تقدير), referring to measuring, assessing value, or determining something. It entered Turkish through Ottoman Turkish.
Is Takdir a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Takdir is used for both boys and girls.
Is Takdir in the Quran?
As a word. The source word taqdīr occurs in the Quran in a verse describing the measured determination of created things. (e.g.: 25:2)
What is the origin of the name Takdir?
Takdir is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Takdir have?
Takdir has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Takdir?
Takdir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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