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Kadra

KAH-druh

Kadra is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “Likely of Arabic or African origin, meaning 'powerful' or 'capable'. The precise origin may vary.”, and peaked in popularity in 1976.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginArabic

What Kadra Means

Likely of Arabic or African origin, meaning 'powerful' or 'capable'. The precise origin may vary.

The Story of Kadra

This name resonates with a quiet power, a strength forged in resilience and capability.

Kadra likely carries echoes from Arabic and African traditions, whispered to mean 'powerful' or 'capable.' Though its precise origins may vary, it emerged into recorded use in the mid-twentieth century, peaking in the late 1970s.

You envision your daughter as someone who faces challenges head-on, who possesses an inner fortitude. This name feels like a promise of capability, of your child navigating life with a determined spirit and an unwavering resolve.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentDeterminedResilient

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Peak Year

#7 in 1976

Total Births

82

First Recorded

1963

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