Nadirah
Nadirah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Rare, precious, extraordinary”.
| Meaning | Rare, precious, extraordinary |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | نادرة |
| Pronunciation | NAH-dee-rah |
| Arabic root | ن د ر (n-d-r) — to be rare |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nadirah
Nadirah is the feminine of Nādir and means 'rare' or 'one of a kind'. The final -h marks the Arabic feminine ending and is a common spelling among Malaysian, Indonesian and African American Muslims. In Uzbekistan the poet-queen Nodira (Nadira Begim) made the name well known in the 19th century.
Is Nadirah a Muslim name?
Yes. Nadirah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'rare' or 'precious'.
Where is the name Nadirah used?
Used in Malaysia, Indonesia, Central Asia (Nodira) and among Western Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nadirah mean?
Nadirah means 'Rare, precious, extraordinary'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Nadirah a Muslim name?
Yes. Nadirah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'rare' or 'precious'.
How do you write Nadirah in Arabic?
Nadirah is written نادرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nadirah?
Nadirah is pronounced NAH-dee-rah.