Nadim
Nadim is a Muslim boy name meaning “Companion, confidant”.
| Meaning | Companion, confidant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | نديم |
| Pronunciation | nah-DEEM |
| Arabic root | ن د م (n-d-m) — to keep company |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nadim
Nadim is the Arabic Nadīm, 'a companion and confidant'. In the courts of the Abbasid caliphs the nadīm was a cultivated friend who shared conversation and poetry with the ruler. The name is used in the Arab world, Bangladesh and, as Nedim, in Turkey and Bosnia, where the eighteenth-century Ottoman poet Nedim is famous.
Is Nadim a Muslim name?
Yes. Nadim is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning a close companion.
Where is the name Nadim used?
Used in the Arab world and Bangladesh; Nedim in Turkey and Bosnia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nadim mean?
Nadim means 'Companion, confidant'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Nadim a Muslim name?
Yes. Nadim is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning a close companion.
How do you write Nadim in Arabic?
Nadim is written نديم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nadim?
Nadim is pronounced nah-DEEM.