Nidaa
Nidaa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A call, invitation or appeal”.
| Meaning | A call, invitation or appeal |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نداء |
| Pronunciation | ni-DAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Egypt, Gulf States, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Nidaa
Nidaa spells out the Arabic nidāʾ, a call or appeal, more fully than the shorter Nida. Its root means to call out, and the doubled a shows that the last vowel is held long. Most Arabic speakers choose this form when they write the name in English letters. The word sits close to worship, because the Arabic phrase for the summons to prayer is nidāʾ al-ṣalāh.
Is Nidaa a Muslim name?
Arab Muslim families give Nidaa to girls, and the word appears in the Quran when Zakariya 'called to his Lord a private call (nidāʾ)' (Quran 19:3).
How popular is Nidaa?
Nidaa is widely used by Arabs in Palestine, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt.
Gifts with the name Nidaa
- Nidaa name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Nidaa baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.
Spellings and variants of Nidaa
Names similar to Nidaa
More Muslim girl names
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nidaa mean?
Nidaa means 'A call, invitation or appeal'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Nidaa a Muslim name?
Arab Muslim families give Nidaa to girls, and the word appears in the Quran when Zakariya 'called to his Lord a private call (nidāʾ)' (Quran 19:3).
How do you pronounce Nidaa?
Nidaa is pronounced ni-DAA.
Is Nidaa a boy or girl name?
Nidaa is usually a girl name.