Girl name
Nadire name meaning
“rare, uncommon and exceptional”
Nadire means “rare, uncommon and exceptional.” Used for girls in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic nādira, the feminine form of nādir. Its meaning evokes a rare manuscript or an unusual object preserved in a collection, and it is directly related to the name Nadir.
What does Nadire mean?
Rare, uncommon and exceptional
In Turkish: az bulunan, eşine seyrek rastlanan
Nadire evokes the value attached to something seldom found. The Turkish word can also describe a remarkable or precious specimen. It is directly related to Nadir; despite a resemblance in sound, it has a different origin and meaning from nazire, the literary term for an answering poem.
Origin of the name Nadire
It comes from Arabic nādira, the feminine form of nādir. Its central meaning is rare or seldom encountered.
Double names with Nadire
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nadire Rengin
Meaning of each name
- Nadire: rare, uncommon and exceptional
- Rengin: colourful; beautiful and vivid
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Maysa Nadire
Meaning of each name
- Maysa: walking with a graceful sway
- Nadire: rare, uncommon and exceptional
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Nadire Eliz
Meaning of each name
- Nadire: rare, uncommon and exceptional
- Eliz: God is my oath
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Zelal Nadire
Meaning of each name
- Zelal: clear, limpid, transparent
- Nadire: rare, uncommon and exceptional
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Nadire Hayal
Meaning of each name
- Nadire: rare, uncommon and exceptional
- Hayal: a mental image; dream or imagined possibility
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Muhterem Nadire
Meaning of each name
- Muhterem: respected, honored and esteemed
- Nadire: rare, uncommon and exceptional
How to pronounce Nadire
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nadiɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نادره |
| Arabic | نادرة |
Is Nadire a girl’s name?
Yes, Nadire is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nadire does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nadire
- Nazire♀Counterpart, equal
- Nadide♀Rare, exceptional and precious
- Nadiye♀Dewy, fresh, moist
- Nadine♀Hope
- Nadime♀Companion in conversation
- Naşire♀A woman who spreads or publishes
- Nare♀Pomegranate fruit
- Naciye♀Saved
- Nazife♀Clean
- Naime♀Living in comfort and abundance
- Nedime♀Companion in conversation
- Nafiye♀Beneficial, bringing usefulness or benefit
Famous people named Nadire
- Nadire Mater · b. 1949
- Nadire Eser
- Nadire İlter
- Nadire Nayır
FAQ about the name Nadire
What is the meaning of Nadire?
Nadire means “rare, uncommon and exceptional”. It comes from Arabic nādira, the feminine form of nādir. Its central meaning is rare or seldom encountered.
Is Nadire a girl’s name?
Yes, Nadire is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nadire in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nadire nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nadire?
Nadire is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nadire have?
Nadire has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nadire?
Nadire does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Nadire?
Some ideas: Nadire Rengin; Maysa Nadire; Nadire Eliz.
Famous people named Nadire?
Notable people named Nadire include Nadire Mater, Nadire Eser, Nadire İlter.
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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