Nedim
Fact sheet
- Name
- Nedim
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Nedim (also Nedîm) is the Bosnian and Turkish form of the Arabic name Nadim. It is derived from Arabic nadīm (نَدِيم) meaning 'companion, mate, drinking buddy' and translates loosely to 'good friend' or 'faithful companion'.
What does the name Nedim mean?
Nedim (also Nedîm) is the Bosnian and Turkish form of the Arabic name Nadim. It is derived from Arabic nadīm (نَدِيم) meaning 'companion, mate, drinking buddy' and translates loosely to 'good friend' or 'faithful companion'.
Where does the name Nedim come from?
Etymology Nedim is a masculine first name of Arabic origin meaning 'good friend' or 'faithful companion'. Arabic
How do you pronounce Nedim?
Sound & pronunciation of Nedim: The name Nedim is two syllables, compact and balanced. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Ne-dim' [neˈdiːm], starting with a bright E sound. The stressed second syllable with a long I gives the name clarity. The soft nasal at the end rounds off the sound. Nedim feels calm and structured - clear, yet gentle in its conclusion.
Popularity
Nedim is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,282nd on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 954th. In the last ten years, Nedim has been given as a first name about 190 times, placing it 1,615th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,590th.
Nicknames & pet names
Neda / Nedi / Nedimo / Nedo
Similar first names
Nadiem
Famous people
- Nedim Dal (basketball player from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Nedim Dedovic (German basketball player)
- Nedim Dogan (football player)
- Nedim Duric (Yugoslav football player)
- Nedim Günar (football player)
- Nedim Gürsel (writer)
- Nedim Halilovic (football player from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Nedim Hasanbegovic (football player from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Nedim Hazar (actor)
- Nedim Jusufbegovic (Yugoslav football manager)
- Nedim Kaleci (football player)
- Nedim Mehmedbasic (biathlete from Serbia)
- Nedim Nisic (swimmer from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Nedim Sacirovic (football player from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Nedim Tutic (Yugoslav football player)
- Nedim Yucel (basketball player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Nedim
What is the origin of the name Nedim?
Nedim is a masculine first name of Arabic descent, common in Bosnian and Turkish linguistic areas.
What does the name Nedim mean?
The name Nedim is derived from the Arabic word 'nadīm' and means 'good friend' or 'faithful companion'.
How popular is the name Nedim?
Nedim enjoys a certain popularity in Bosnia and Turkey, but is less common outside these regions.