Boy name
Nadir name meaning
“rare, uncommon, seldom encountered”
Nadir means “rare,” “uncommon,” or “seldom encountered.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic nādir through Ottoman Turkish and also functions as an adjective. The Turkish expression nadir eser, used for a rare work or book, provides a concrete association with the meaning carried by the name.
What does Nadir mean?
Rare, uncommon, seldom encountered
In Turkish: az rastlanan, benzeri seyrek bulunan
Nadir emphasizes rarity and the quality of being uncommon. In Turkish, it appears in expressions for rare books or rare stones, which can lend the name an association with value, although wealth and nobility are not its literal meanings.
Origin of the name Nadir
Nadir comes from Arabic nādir, meaning rare or uncommon. It entered Turkish through Ottoman usage and functions both as an adjective and as a given name.
Double names with Nadir
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nadir Arjen
Meaning of each name
- Nadir: rare, uncommon, seldom encountered
- Arjen: From the town of Hadria
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Boğos Nadir
Meaning of each name
- Boğos: small; little
- Nadir: rare, uncommon, seldom encountered
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Nadir Havar
Meaning of each name
- Nadir: rare, uncommon, seldom encountered
- Havar: cry for help, appeal for aid
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Çiyager Nadir
Meaning of each name
- Çiyager: mountaineer; one who travels in mountains
- Nadir: rare, uncommon, seldom encountered
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Nadir Rıfkı
Meaning of each name
- Nadir: rare, uncommon, seldom encountered
- Rıfkı: associated with gentleness and kindness
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Sühan Nadir
Meaning of each name
- Sühan: speech, poetry, eloquent expression
- Nadir: rare, uncommon, seldom encountered
How to pronounce Nadir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nadiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نادر |
Is Nadir a boy’s name?
Yes, Nadir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nadir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 47 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nadir
Famous people named Nadir
- Nadir Çiftçi · b. 1992
- Nadir Sarıbacak · b. 1977
- Nadir Devlet · b. 1944
- Nadir Nadi · b. 1908
- Nadir Latif İslam · b. 1930
- Nadir Uğrun Perçin · b. 1977
- Nadir Vekiloğlu · b. 1949
- Nadir Alpaslan · b. 1966
- Nadir Ede · b. 1945
- Nadir Göktürk · b. 1950
- Nadir Kartal · b. 1946
- Nadir Mutluay · b. 1879
FAQ about the name Nadir
What is the meaning of Nadir?
Nadir means “rare, uncommon, seldom encountered”. Nadir comes from Arabic nādir, meaning rare or uncommon. It entered Turkish through Ottoman usage and functions both as an adjective and as a given name.
Is Nadir a boy’s name?
Yes, Nadir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 98% of bearers are male.
Is Nadir in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nadir nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nadir?
Nadir is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nadir have?
Nadir has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nadir?
Nadir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 47 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Nadir?
Some ideas: Nadir Arjen; Boğos Nadir; Nadir Havar.
Famous people named Nadir?
Notable people named Nadir include Nadir Çiftçi, Nadir Sarıbacak, Nadir Devlet.
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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