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Nadir
Pronounced nah-DEER /nΙΛdΙͺr/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic nadir, 'rare, precious, exceptional, unique'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Nadir comes from Arabic nadir, 'rare, precious, exceptional, unique'. A distinctive, meaningful name across the Arab world (note: the English word 'nadir', 'lowest point', shares the Arabic root nazir, but the given name carries the 'rare/precious' sense).
In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Muslim families. Rare, rare-and-precious at the root, and distinctive.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Nadir mean?
Nadir is Arabic for 'rare, precious, exceptional, unique'.
How do you pronounce Nadir?
It's said nah-DEER /nΙΛdΙͺr/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Nadir a boy or girl name?
Nadir is a boy's name.
How popular is Nadir?
Nadir is a rare name in the U.S.