Nadra
Nadra is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Radiance, freshness and bloom”.
| Meaning | Radiance, freshness and bloom |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نضرة |
| Pronunciation | NAD-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Nadra
Nadra is generally understood as the Arabic naḍra, the healthy glow and freshness that light up a joyful face. Its root n-ḍ-r means to be radiant and blooming. The Quran uses this very word when it describes the shining faces of those in Paradise, which gives the name a hopeful spiritual note. A few families instead relate the spelling to nādira or nudra, meaning rarity; it is found in Arab countries and in South Asia.
Is Nadra a Muslim name?
Nadra draws on a Quranic image of the joyful, glowing faces of the blessed. The root occurs in 'Faces that Day will be radiant (nāḍira), looking at their Lord' (Quran 75:22–23), and 'You will recognise in their faces the radiance (naḍra) of bliss' (Quran 83:24).
How popular is Nadra?
Nadra is used in the Arab world and South Asia.
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Spellings and variants of Nadra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nadra mean?
Nadra means 'Radiance, freshness and bloom'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Nadra a Muslim name?
Nadra draws on a Quranic image of the joyful, glowing faces of the blessed. The root occurs in 'Faces that Day will be radiant (nāḍira), looking at their Lord' (Quran 75:22–23), and 'You will recognise in their faces the radiance (naḍra) of bliss' (Quran 83:24).
How do you pronounce Nadra?
Nadra is pronounced NAD-rah.
Is Nadra a boy or girl name?
Nadra is usually a girl name.