نادر

Nodir

boyUzbek / Tajik form of Arabic NadirMuslim

Nodir is a Muslim boy name of Uzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Nadir origin, meaning “Rare, exceptional”.

MeaningRare, exceptional
GenderBoy
OriginUzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Nadir
Written asنادر
Pronunciationnoh-DEER
TraditionMuslim
Used inCentral Asia

Meaning and origin of Nodir

Nodir is how Uzbeks and Tajiks say and write the Arabic nādir, meaning rare or outstanding, from a root meaning to be rare. In these languages the long Arabic ā becomes o, which is how Nadir turned into Nodir. It is a very common man's name in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, used alone and in the longer Nodirbek, which adds the Turkic title bek, meaning lord.

Is Nodir a Muslim name?

Nodir is a Muslim name: it is simply how Central Asians say the Arabic Nadir, rare.

How popular is Nodir?

Nodir is a very common name in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

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Spellings and variants of Nodir

NadirNaderNodirbek

Names similar to Nodir

NadirNodirbekFaridNafis

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nodir mean?

Nodir means 'Rare, exceptional'. It is of Uzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Nadir origin.

Is Nodir a Muslim name?

Nodir is a Muslim name: it is simply how Central Asians say the Arabic Nadir, rare.

How do you pronounce Nodir?

Nodir is pronounced noh-DEER.

Is Nodir a boy or girl name?

Nodir is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.