Nazir

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Pronounced nuh-ZEER /nəˈzɪər/High

Meaning: Devoted; pure; from Arabic nazir (observer, supervisor) or Hebrew nazir (one who is devoted to God, a Nazirite)Medium

In 30 seconds: A name with Arabic and Hebrew roots: 'observer' or 'supervisor' in Arabic, and 'Nazirite' (one devoted to God) in Hebrew. The Hebrew Nazirite vow — taken by Samson and John the Baptist — gives this name profound biblical significance.

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Origin MediumArabic, Hebrew

MeaningDevoted; pure; from Arabic nazir (observer, supervisor) or Hebrew nazir (one who is devoted to God, a Nazirite)

U.S. rank (2024)#945 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births242 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,758

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nazir has two roots: Arabic nazir (observer, overseer, supervisor) and Hebrew nazir (Nazirite: one dedicated to God, from nazar: to consecrate). In the Hebrew Bible, the Nazirite was a person under a special vow of devotion to God.

Nazir is used in Arab American and South Asian Muslim communities. It ranked #945 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? The Nazirite vow in the Hebrew Bible (Numbers 6) required complete abstinence from wine, never cutting one's hair, and avoiding contact with the dead — Samson's famous strength was linked to his Nazirite vow and his uncut hair.

Overall data confidence 83%

Behind the Name — Nazir — Arabic/Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

NadirNazirul

Nicknames

Naz

Famous Bearers

★Nazir Hussain (1922-1987)
Indian film actor, director and pioneer of Bhojpuri cinema
★Nazir Ahmad Dehlvi (1833-1912)
Urdu novelist and reformer, an early writer of the Urdu novel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nazir mean?

Nazir means 'devoted to God' (a Nazirite) in Hebrew, or 'observer/supervisor' in Arabic.

How do you pronounce Nazir?

It's said nuh-ZEER — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nazir a boy or girl name?

Nazir is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Nazir?

Nazir ranked #945 for U.S. boys in 2024.