Nedim
Nedim is a Muslim boy name of Turkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Nadim origin, meaning “Companion, close friend”.
| Meaning | Companion, close friend |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Nadim |
| Written as | نديم |
| Pronunciation | neh-DEEM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Nedim
Nedim is the Arabic nadīm, a close companion, as Turks and Bosnians say it. Historically the nadīm was a ruler's trusted friend, sharing his conversation and his table. Turkish usually writes the Arabic a sound as e, which is how Nadim became Nedim. The eighteenth-century poet Nedim, the great voice of the Ottoman Tulip Era, brought the name lasting fame, and Bosniaks and Turks still use it a great deal.
Is Nedim a Muslim name?
Nedim is the Turkish and Bosnian shape of the Arabic Nadim, and Muslim families there give it for its warm meaning of companionship.
How popular is Nedim?
Nedim is very common among Bosniaks and in Turkey.
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Spellings and variants of Nedim
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nedim mean?
Nedim means 'Companion, close friend'. It is of Turkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Nadim origin.
Is Nedim a Muslim name?
Nedim is the Turkish and Bosnian shape of the Arabic Nadim, and Muslim families there give it for its warm meaning of companionship.
How do you pronounce Nedim?
Nedim is pronounced neh-DEEM.
Is Nedim a boy or girl name?
Nedim is usually a boy name.