Girl name
Nadime name meaning
“companion in conversation; intimate social companion”
Nadime means “companion in conversation” or “intimate social companion.” It comes from Arabic nadīma, the feminine form of nadīm, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Related to the name Nadim, it evokes the exchange of conversation in a literary gathering or social circle.
What does Nadime mean?
Companion in conversation; intimate social companion
In Turkish: sohbet arkadaşı; yakın meclis yoldaşı
Nadime recalls the companionship of older courtly and literary gatherings. Its central meaning concerns sharing conversation and belonging to an intimate social circle. It is related to Nedim, while Nadime and Nedime may remain distinct recorded spellings within Turkish naming practice despite their close linguistic relationship.
Origin of the name Nadime
From Arabic nadīma, the feminine form of nadīm. It denotes a companion in conversation or a member of an intimate social circle.
How to pronounce Nadime
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nadime/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نديمه |
| Arabic | نديمة |
Is Nadime a girl’s name?
Yes, Nadime is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nadime does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nadime
- Nadide♀Rare, exceptional and precious
- Naime♀Living in comfort and abundance
- Nedime♀Companion in conversation
- Nadiye♀Dewy, fresh, moist
- Nadire♀Rare, uncommon and exceptional
- Nadine♀Hope
- Nazime♀A woman who arranges or composes verse
- Naciye♀Saved
- Nazife♀Clean
- Nazire♀Counterpart, equal
- Nafiye♀Beneficial, bringing usefulness or benefit
- Nahide♀A young woman who has reached maturity
FAQ about the name Nadime
What is the meaning of Nadime?
Nadime means “companion in conversation; intimate social companion”. From Arabic nadīma, the feminine form of nadīm. It denotes a companion in conversation or a member of an intimate social circle.
Is Nadime a girl’s name?
Yes, Nadime is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nadime in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nadime nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nadime?
Nadime is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nadime have?
Nadime has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nadime?
Nadime does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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