Boy name
Nadim name meaning
“regretful; feeling remorse”
Nadim means regretful or feeling remorse for something done. It comes from the Arabic word nādim and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its meaning evokes reflection on a past action. The related-looking name Nedim comes from a different Arabic word meaning a companion in conversation.
What does Nadim mean?
Regretful; feeling remorse
In Turkish: pişmanlık duyan; yaptığından üzüntü duyan
Nadim uses an adjective also found in the Turkish expression nadim olmak, to feel regret. Its meaning concerns remorse over a past action, without describing a bearer's feelings. The similarity to Nedim can obscure the distinction between the two Arabic sources, so their spellings, نادم and نديم, need to be kept separate.
Origin of the name Nadim
Nadim derives from Arabic nādim, meaning regretful or remorseful. Arabic nadīm, a companion in conversation, is a different word usually represented by Turkish Nedim.
How to pronounce Nadim
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nadim/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نادم |
Is Nadim a boy’s name?
Yes, Nadim is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nadim 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 Nadim
- Nedim♂İntimate companion
- Nadir♂Rare, uncommon, seldom encountered
- Naim♂Ease, abundance and blissful living
- Nadi♂One who calls
- Nayim♂Abundance, comfort and well-being
- Naci♂One who escapes or is saved
- Nazım♂Arranger
- Nail♂One who attains or obtains
- Nafiz♂Penetrating
- Nazif♂Clean, pure
- Nahit♂Venus, the planet
- Nafi♂Beneficial
Famous people named Nadim
- Nadim Güç
FAQ about the name Nadim
What is the meaning of Nadim?
Nadim means “regretful; feeling remorse”. Nadim derives from Arabic nādim, meaning regretful or remorseful. Arabic nadīm, a companion in conversation, is a different word usually represented by Turkish Nedim.
Is Nadim a boy’s name?
Yes, Nadim is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Nadim in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nadim nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nadim?
Nadim is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nadim have?
Nadim has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nadim?
Nadim 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 Nadim?
Notable people named Nadim include Nadim Güç.
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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