نذير

Nadhir

boyArabic (Quranic)

Nadhir is a Muslim boy name meaning “Warner, one who cautions”.

MeaningWarner, one who cautions
GenderBoy
OriginArabic (Quranic)
Arabic spellingنذير
Pronunciationnah-DHEER
Arabic rootن ذ ر (n-dh-r) — to warn
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Nadhir

Nadhir is the Quranic word for a warner, one of the roles of every prophet, who warns of the consequences of wrongdoing. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is described in the Quran as both nadhīr (warner) and bashīr (bringer of good news). In South Asia the name is usually spelled Nazir, reflecting the local pronunciation of dh.

Is Nadhir a Muslim name?

Yes. Nadhir is a Muslim name taken directly from the Quran, where it describes the Prophet as a warner.

Is Nadhir in the Quran?

The Prophet is told to say: 'I am only a warner and a bringer of good tidings to a people who believe' (Quran 7:188).

Where is the name Nadhir used?

Used in the Arab world as Nadhir and across South Asia as Nazir or Nazeer.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nadhir mean?

Nadhir means 'Warner, one who cautions'. It comes from Arabic (Quranic).

Is Nadhir a Muslim name?

Yes. Nadhir is a Muslim name taken directly from the Quran, where it describes the Prophet as a warner.

How do you write Nadhir in Arabic?

Nadhir is written نذير in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nadhir?

Nadhir is pronounced nah-DHEER.

Is Nadhir mentioned in the Quran?

The Prophet is told to say: 'I am only a warner and a bringer of good tidings to a people who believe' (Quran 7:188).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.