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Nadir Pronunciation

Nadir is pronounced nah-DEER /nɑˈdɪr/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic nadir, 'rare, precious, exceptional, unique'Medium

In 30 seconds: Rare and precious: Nadir is Arabic for 'rare, exceptional'. Distinctive, warm, and strong.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic nadir, 'rare, precious, exceptional, unique'
U.S. rank (2024)#4814 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,268

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119752024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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.

Did you know? Nadir means 'rare, precious, exceptional, unique' in Arabic — a distinctive, meaningful name (the English astronomical 'nadir' shares the Arabic root, but the name's sense is 'rare/precious').
Overall data confidence 78%
Arabic references — nadir — etymology

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Nadir?

Nadir is pronounced nah-DEER (/nɑˈdɪr/). Press play above to hear Nadir said aloud.

How do you say Nadir?

Nadir is said nah-DEER (/nɑˈdɪr/). Press play above to hear Nadir said aloud.

What does the name Nadir mean?

Nadir is Arabic for 'rare, precious, exceptional, unique'.

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.

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