Naadira
Naadira is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Rare, precious, remarkable”.
| Meaning | Rare, precious, remarkable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نادرة |
| Pronunciation | NAH-dee-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Central Asia, Pakistan, India, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Naadira
Naadira is a spelling of the Arabic Nādira, meaning rare or remarkable, the feminine of Nādir. It comes from the root n-d-r, to be rare. The doubled 'a' at the start signals that the first vowel is long. Nadira Begum, an Uzbek poet who ruled Kokand early in the nineteenth century, is its most famous bearer, and the name is still popular in Central and South Asia, where Uzbeks write it Nodira.
Is Naadira a Muslim name?
Naadira is a well-loved name among Muslims from Central Asia to the Levant, chosen for its sense of something precious. It is a cultural name rather than a Quranic one.
How popular is Naadira?
Found across the Muslim world, with Nodira the Uzbek form.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Naadira mean?
Naadira means 'Rare, precious, remarkable'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Naadira a Muslim name?
Naadira is a well-loved name among Muslims from Central Asia to the Levant, chosen for its sense of something precious. It is a cultural name rather than a Quranic one.
How do you pronounce Naadira?
Naadira is pronounced NAH-dee-rah.
Is Naadira a boy or girl name?
Naadira is usually a girl name.