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Nahida
Pronounced nah-HEE-dah /nɑːˈhiː.də/Medium
Meaning: From the Persian Nahid, the planet Venus and the ancient goddess Anahita (of water and fertility). A luminous, celestial name.Low
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History & Origin
Nahida comes from the Persian Nahid, the name of Venus and of the goddess Anahita. It reads luminous and soft — rare in the U.S., cherished in Persian and Arabic families (said 'nah-HEE-dah').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, celestial, and soft.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Nahida mean?
Nahida is from the Persian Nahid, the planet Venus and the goddess Anahita.
How do you pronounce Nahida?
It's said nah-HEE-dah /nɑːˈhiː.də/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Nahida a boy or girl name?
Nahida is a girl's name.
How popular is Nahida?
Nahida is a rare name in the U.S.