Girl name

Nedime name meaning

“companion in conversation; a lady's close attendant”

Nedime means a companion in conversation or a lady’s close attendant. It comes from Arabic nadīma and is the feminine counterpart of Nedim. Used as a feminine given name in Türkiye, it recalls the close attendant in historical court settings, linking conversation with the idea of companionship.

Ottoman Turkish

/nedime/

Gender: ♀ Girl
Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 3
Popularity: #819

What does Nedime mean?

Companion in conversation; a lady's close attendant

In Turkish: sohbet arkadaşı; bir hanımın yakın eşlikçisi

Nedime is a feminine name associated with companionship and conversation. In Ottoman households and court life, the word could describe a woman attending another lady. Its present-day use for a bridesmaid continues that broader idea of accompanying someone in a different social setting.

Origin of the name Nedime

From Arabic nadīma, the feminine counterpart of Nadim. The source word denotes a close companion, especially in conversation and social gatherings.

Linguistic origin	Arabic
Is Nedime in the Quran?	No
Starts with	N · Ne

Double names with Nedime

Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.

Nedime Mira
Meaning of each name
- Nedime: companion in conversation; a lady's close attendant
- Mira: Wonderful, worthy of admiration
Süheyla Nedime
Meaning of each name
- Süheyla: gentle; easygoing and accommodating
- Nedime: companion in conversation; a lady's close attendant
Nedime Hiva
Meaning of each name
- Nedime: companion in conversation; a lady's close attendant
- Hiva: hope, expectation
Menekşe Nedime
Meaning of each name
- Menekşe: the violet plant and its flower
- Nedime: companion in conversation; a lady's close attendant
Nedime Senem
Meaning of each name
- Nedime: companion in conversation; a lady's close attendant
- Senem: beautiful beloved; idol, statue
Arjin Nedime
Meaning of each name
- Arjin: fire of life
- Nedime: companion in conversation; a lady's close attendant

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How to pronounce Nedime

Syllables	3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names
IPA	/nedime/
Ottoman Turkish	نديمه
Arabic	نديمة

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Is Nedime a girl’s name?

Yes, Nedime is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.

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Nedime does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.

Spellings and similar names

Names that sound like Nedime

Famous people named Nedime

Nedime Ağca
Nedime Demir
Nedime Dürüst
Nedime Karasel Ayda
Nedime Serakıncı
Nedime Şahinoğlu Keşkek

FAQ about the name Nedime

What is the meaning of Nedime?

Nedime means “companion in conversation; a lady's close attendant”. From Arabic nadīma, the feminine counterpart of Nadim. The source word denotes a close companion, especially in conversation and social gatherings.

Is Nedime a girl’s name?

Yes, Nedime is used mostly as a girl’s name.

Is Nedime in the Quran?

No. Neither the name Nedime nor its source word occurs in the Quran.

What is the origin of the name Nedime?

Nedime is of Arabic origin.

How many syllables does Nedime have?

Nedime has 3 syllables and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Nedime?

Nedime does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.

What names go well with Nedime?

Some ideas: Nedime Mira; Süheyla Nedime; Nedime Hiva.

Famous people named Nedime?

Notable people named Nedime include Nedime Ağca, Nedime Demir, Nedime Dürüst.

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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