Khadira

Khadira is the female counterpart to Khadir, a variant of the Arabic name Qadir. This name derives from the Arabic term qadr (قَدْر), which means 'value, quantity, size, power, wealth'. Thus, Khadira carries the meaning 'the Valuable' or 'the Powerful'.

What does the name Khadira mean?

Khadira represents the female counterpart to Khadir, a form of the Arabic name Qadir. Its origin lies in the Arabic word qadr (قَدْر), which means 'value, quantity, size, power, wealth'. Therefore, Khadira is often translated as 'the Valuable' or 'the Powerful'. The name is commonly used in a Muslim context. Qadir, also known as al-Qādir (القَادِر), is among the '99 names of God' in Islam. Similar variants include Kadira, Kadire, Kadriye, and Qadira.

Where does the name Khadira come from?

The name Khadira has Arabic roots and means 'the Valuable' or 'the Powerful'. The Arabic term qadr (قَدْر) encompasses meanings of value, quantity, size, power, and wealth. The name is prevalent in Arabic and Muslim culture.

How do you pronounce Khadira?

The sound and pronunciation of Khadira are three syllables and are rendered as 'Kha-di-ra' [xaˈdiːʁa]. The distinctive, rough fricative sound at the beginning gives the name a striking and characterful tone. The stressed syllable with a long 'i' brings brightness to the flow, while the rolled or guttural 'r' adds resonance. Khadira conveys a powerful and melodic note - structured at its core and gentle in its conclusion.

Popularity

In Germany, Khadira is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Khadira has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 13,070th. Regarding global popularity, you can find Khadira's rankings in the name charts of various countries.