Nazira
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nazira
The name Nazira means "equal," "counterpart," or "like" in Arabic, derived from the root *n-ẓ-r* (ن ظ ر) meaning "to see" or "to compare," and in some contexts also signifies "blooming" or "radiant" in Persian.
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Etymology
The name Nazira means "equal," "counterpart," or "like" in Arabic, derived from the root *n-ẓ-r* (ن ظ ر) meaning "to see" or "to compare," and in some contexts also signifies "blooming" or "radiant" in Persian. It is used primarily in Arabic-speaking and Persian cultures, often within Islamic communities, and historically appears as a feminine given name in the Muslim world, though it is less common than its masculine counterpart Nazir.
Nazira currently ranks #10,675 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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