Nada
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Nada
Nada means "dew" or "generosity" and derives from Arabic roots, with the word نَدَى (nadā) referring to morning dew in classical Arabic poetry and literature.
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Etymology
Nada means "dew" or "generosity" and derives from Arabic roots, with the word نَدَى (nadā) referring to morning dew in classical Arabic poetry and literature. The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim cultures and communities worldwide, with historical usage documented throughout the Islamic world.
Nada currently ranks #4,432 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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