Boy name
Nader name meaning
“rare; uncommon”
Nader means “rare” or “uncommon.” It derives from Arabic nādir through a spelling used in Persian and international contexts, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Nadir is its related Turkish form. The historical ruler Nader Shah provides a concrete association with this name family.
What does Nader mean?
Rare; uncommon
In Turkish: az bulunan; ender
Nader expresses rarity and the idea of something seldom encountered. It belongs to the same name family as Turkish Nadir and has a historical association with the Iranian ruler Nader Shah; its spelling reflects pronunciation and transliteration conventions in different languages.
In Alper and Caner, er is a Turkish component meaning “man” or “brave man.” In other names, such as Ömer, the final letters do not form that component. More boy names ending in -er →
Origin of the name Nader
A Persian and international rendering of a name based on Arabic nādir, meaning rare; it corresponds to Turkish Nadir.
How to pronounce Nader
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nadeɾ/ |
| Arabic | نادر |
Is Nader a boy’s name?
Yes, Nader is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nader does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nader
Famous people named Nader
- Nader Gurbuz
FAQ about the name Nader
What is the meaning of Nader?
Nader means “rare; uncommon”. A Persian and international rendering of a name based on Arabic nādir, meaning rare; it corresponds to Turkish Nadir.
Is Nader a boy’s name?
Yes, Nader is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Nader in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nader nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nader?
Nader is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nader have?
Nader has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nader?
Nader does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Nader?
Notable people named Nader include Nader Gurbuz.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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