نادرة

Nodira

girlUzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Nadira

Nodira is a Muslim girl name meaning “Rare, precious, exceptional”.

MeaningRare, precious, exceptional
GenderGirl
OriginUzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Nadira
Arabic spellingنادرة
Pronunciationnoh-DEE-rah
Arabic rootن د ر (n-d-r) — to be rare
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Nodira

Nodira is the Uzbek and Tajik form of the Arabic nādira, a rare or exceptional woman. The best-known bearer is Nodira (Mohlaroyim), the 19th-century poetess and ruler's consort of the Kokand Khanate, who wrote in Uzbek and Persian. The name remains a favourite in Uzbekistan.

Is Nodira a Muslim name?

Yes. Nodira is a Muslim name, the Central Asian form of the Arabic Nadira, meaning rare and precious.

Where is the name Nodira used?

Popular in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

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Spellings and variants of Nodira

NadiraNaderaNodirabegim

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nodira mean?

Nodira means 'Rare, precious, exceptional'. It comes from Uzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Nadira.

Is Nodira a Muslim name?

Yes. Nodira is a Muslim name, the Central Asian form of the Arabic Nadira, meaning rare and precious.

How do you write Nodira in Arabic?

Nodira is written نادرة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nodira?

Nodira is pronounced noh-DEE-rah.

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