Nazir
Nazir is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Warner; also observer or peer”.
| Meaning | Warner; also observer or peer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نذیر |
| Pronunciation | nah-ZEER |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Nazir
Nazir usually represents the Arabic nadhīr, a warner, said with a z in Urdu and Persian. The Quran uses nadhīr for the prophets who warned their peoples. Yet the very same letters can also represent nāẓir, an overseer or observer, or naẓīr, a peer, so some families have one of these in mind instead. A famous bearer is Nazir Ahmad Dehlvi, the nineteenth-century Urdu novelist who translated the Quran.
Is Nazir a Muslim name?
In its most common sense, nadhīr, Nazir is a Quranic term for a prophet sent to warn: 'There was no nation but that a warner (nadhīr) had passed among them' (Quran 35:24).
How popular is Nazir?
Nazir is common in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nazir mean?
Nazir means 'Warner; also observer or peer'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Nazir a Muslim name?
In its most common sense, nadhīr, Nazir is a Quranic term for a prophet sent to warn: 'There was no nation but that a warner (nadhīr) had passed among them' (Quran 35:24).
How do you pronounce Nazir?
Nazir is pronounced nah-ZEER.
Is Nazir a boy or girl name?
Nazir is usually a boy name.