Nadira

Nadira is the feminine variant of the Arabic name Nadir and carries the meaning 'the Valuable' or 'the Special'. The name is derived from the Arabic word nadir (نَادِر‎), which means 'rare, precious, valuable'. Primarily, the first name Nadira can be found in the Arabic and Persian linguistic areas.

What does the name Nadira mean?

Nadira is the feminine form of the name Nadir and means 'the Valuable' or 'the Special'. This name originates from Arabic, where nadir (نَادِر‎) means 'rare, precious, valuable'. Nadira is especially common in the Arabic and Persian regions. A Turkish variant of the name is Nadire.

Where does the name Nadira come from?

The name Nadira has its origins in Arabic and means 'the Valuable' or 'the Special'. It is derived from the Arabic word nadir, which means 'rare, precious, valuable'. The languages in which the name is common are Arabic, Persian, and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Nadira?

The sound and pronunciation of Nadira: The name Nadira consists of three syllables and has a melodic structure. It is pronounced as 'Na-di-ra' [naˈdiːʁa], with the open a sounds framing the stressed middle syllable. The gentle r adds a pleasant depth to the name. Nadira sounds resonant and feminine - flowing and harmonious in rhythm.

Popularity

Nadira enjoys great popularity in Germany. Currently, the name ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2018, when Nadira reached 1,253rd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given around 140 times as a first name, placing it 2,044th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,189th.

Nicknames & pet names

Dia / Didi / Dira / Diri / Nada / Naddel / Nadi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Nadira Ait Oumghar (volleyball player from Hungary)
• Nadira Ali (singer from South Africa)
• Nadira Babbar (Indian actress)