Nadira
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nadira
Nadira means "rare" or "precious" and derives from the Arabic root n-d-r, which conveys scarcity and value.
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Etymology
Nadira means "rare" or "precious" and derives from the Arabic root n-d-r, which conveys scarcity and value. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities across the Middle East, South Asia, and the diaspora, with historical usage documented among Arab and Persian nobility.
Nadira currently ranks #7,392 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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