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Nardos
Pronounced NAR-dohs /ˈnɑr.doʊs/Medium
Meaning: Nardos is an Ethiopian name from Amharic, meaning 'nard' or 'spikenard' — the costly aromatic ointment of the ancient world, remembered in the Gospels as the perfume poured out in an act of devotion. It is a well-loved girls' name in Ethiopia, and we note its scriptural resonance respectfully.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
Nardos is Amharic for nard, or spikenard — the fragrant ointment pressed from a Himalayan plant, so costly in the ancient world that it was kept in sealed alabaster jars, and remembered in the Gospels as the perfume poured out in an act of love. It is a cherished girls' name in Ethiopia, and we note its scriptural resonance respectfully. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as rich and quietly beautiful (said 'NAR-dohs').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, fragrant, and Ethiopian.
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What does the name Nardos mean?
Nardos is Amharic for 'nard' or 'spikenard' — the precious fragrant ointment of the ancient world, remembered in the Gospels.
How do you pronounce Nardos?
It's said NAR-dohs /ˈnɑr.doʊs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Nardos a boy or girl name?
Nardos is used as a girl's name in Ethiopia and beyond.
How popular is Nardos?
Nardos is a rare name for girls in the U.S.