Nadra
Nadra is a Muslim girl name meaning “Radiance, freshness, bloom”.
| Meaning | Radiance, freshness, bloom |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | نضرة |
| Pronunciation | NAD-rah |
| Arabic root | ن ض ر (n-ḍ-r) — to be radiant, fresh |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nadra
Nadra is usually the Arabic naḍra, 'radiance, freshness, bloom', the glow of a happy face. The Quran uses this word to describe the shining faces of the people of Paradise. Some families instead connect the spelling with nādira or nudra, 'rarity'. It is used in the Arab world and South Asia.
Is Nadra a Muslim name?
Yes. Nadra is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, linked to a Quranic word for the radiance of the faces of the blessed.
Is Nadra in the Quran?
The root appears in: 'Faces that Day will be radiant (nāḍira), looking at their Lord' (Quran 75:22–23), and 'You will recognise in their faces the radiance (naḍra) of bliss' (Quran 83:24).
Where is the name Nadra used?
Used in the Arab world and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Nadra
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Spellings and variants of Nadra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nadra mean?
Nadra means 'Radiance, freshness, bloom'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Nadra a Muslim name?
Yes. Nadra is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, linked to a Quranic word for the radiance of the faces of the blessed.
How do you write Nadra in Arabic?
Nadra is written نضرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nadra?
Nadra is pronounced NAD-rah.
Is Nadra mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in: 'Faces that Day will be radiant (nāḍira), looking at their Lord' (Quran 75:22–23), and 'You will recognise in their faces the radiance (naḍra) of bliss' (Quran 83:24).