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Nadirah
Pronounced NAH-dih-rah /ˈnɑː.dɪ.rɑ/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic Nadira, 'rare; precious; scarce and therefore prized.' A graceful virtue name, the feminine of Nadir.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Nadirah is Arabic (Nadira), 'rare; precious,' the feminine of Nadir. It carries the sense of something scarce and treasured, and reads as a graceful virtue name. Rare in the U.S. (said 'NAH-dih-rah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, graceful, and meaningful.
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What does the name Nadirah mean?
Nadirah is Arabic for 'rare; precious' — something scarce and treasured.
How do you pronounce Nadirah?
It's said NAH-dih-rah /ˈnɑː.dɪ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Nadirah a boy or girl name?
Nadirah is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Nadirah?
Nadirah is a rare name in the U.S.