kadim
Kadim is a word used in several languages to denote antiquity or long-standing tradition. In Arabic, the native form is qadīm (قديم), meaning ancient or old, and it appears in classical and modern contexts to describe ancient civilizations, old texts, or inherited traditions. In Turkish and other languages influenced by Arabic, kadim is a common adjective borrowed from Arabic and is used to describe things of the distant past or to emphasize age and continuity.
Etymology and usage vary by language. The Arabic term qadīm is built from a root associated with
As a given name, Kadim is used in Arabic-speaking and Turkish communities. Notable bearers include Kadim Al