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.
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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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#7 in 1976
Total Births
82
First Recorded
1963
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