What is the origin of the name Nadira?

Nadira is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Nadira?

Nadira is currently ranked #7460 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Nadira?

Nadira is pronounced nah-DEE-ruh.

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GirlArabic

Nadira

nah-DEE-ruh

Popularity

#7460

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,020

Peak Year

#45 in 2000

First Recorded

1972

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

This name has Arabic and Persian origins, meaning 'rare', 'precious', or 'unique'.

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Numerology

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

Nadira Panjwani
Pakistani actress and politician.

Nicknames

Nadi Dira

Spelling Variations

Nadeera Nadhira

Similar Names

Amina Farah Samira Laila Yasmin

Personality Traits

rarepreciousuniquevaluablespecial

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