Nida
Nida is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A call, an appeal, a voice”.
| Meaning | A call, an appeal, a voice |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نداء |
| Pronunciation | ni-DAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Nida
Nida comes from the Arabic nidāʾ, which means a call or a summons, from a root meaning to call out. The same word describes the call to prayer and the moment a believer calls upon God. In Pakistan and India the final hamza usually disappears from the spelling, leaving the simple form Nida. Many people there know the name through the Pakistani actress Nida Yasir.
Is Nida a Muslim name?
Nida is an Arabic Muslim name, and its word is found in the Quran: 'When he called to his Lord a private call (nidāʾ)' (Quran 19:3), describing the prayer of Zakariya.
How popular is Nida?
Nida is a very familiar girl's name in Pakistan and India and is also used in Arab countries.
Gifts with the name Nida
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Spellings and variants of Nida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nida mean?
Nida means 'A call, an appeal, a voice'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Nida a Muslim name?
Nida is an Arabic Muslim name, and its word is found in the Quran: 'When he called to his Lord a private call (nidāʾ)' (Quran 19:3), describing the prayer of Zakariya.
How do you pronounce Nida?
Nida is pronounced ni-DAH.
Is Nida a boy or girl name?
Nida is usually a girl name.