Girl name
Nida name meaning
“a call; an outcry or raised voice”
Nida means a call, an outcry, or a raised voice. It comes from Arabic nidāʾ and also appears in Turkish literary and grammatical terminology. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes calling to someone across a distance and connects with the literary device of direct exclamation.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Nida mean?
A call; an outcry or raised voice
In Turkish: sesleniş; çağrı, yükselen ses
Nida denotes a voice directed toward someone or the act of calling out. It appears in Turkish literary expressions and as a term for rhetorical address. The Arabic word also occurs in the Quran, while the name's literal meaning remains a call rather than a specifically divine voice.
How popular is Nida?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 5provinces
Where is Nida in the top 30?
5 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Nida
From Arabic nidāʾ (نداء), meaning “calling out” or “a call.” Turkish adopted it in literary language and grammatical terminology.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Nida in the Quran? | As a word · نداء · 19:3The source word for Nida occurs as an ordinary noun in the Quran’s description of Zechariah calling privately to his Lord. |
| Starts with | N · Ni |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Nida
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nida Elifnur
Meaning of each name
- Nida: a call; an outcry or raised voice
- Elifnur: the letter alif and light, radiance
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Reyhan Nida
Meaning of each name
- Reyhan: basil; a sweet-scented plant
- Nida: a call; an outcry or raised voice
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Nida Hacer
Meaning of each name
- Nida: a call; an outcry or raised voice
- Hacer: name of Abraham’s wife Hagar
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Hafize Nida
Meaning of each name
- Hafize: female guardian; woman who has memorized the Quran
- Nida: a call; an outcry or raised voice
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Nida Senanur
Meaning of each name
- Nida: a call; an outcry or raised voice
- Senanur: praise and light
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Bükre Nida
Meaning of each name
- Bükre: early morning; the beginning of day
- Nida: a call; an outcry or raised voice
How to pronounce Nida
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nida/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ندا |
| Arabic | نداء |
Is Nida a girl’s name?
Yes, Nida is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 7% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nida appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nida
Famous people named Nida
- Nida Eliz Üstündağ · b. 1996
- Nida Şen
- Nida Tüfekçi · b. 1929
- Nida Karasakal · b. 2002
- Nida Zuhal · b. 1975
- Nida Öz · b. 1955
- Nida Gizem Yılmaz
- Nida Karabol Akdeniz · b. 1967
- Nida Özarslan
- Nida Özcan
- Nida Palamut Koşar
- Nida Sultan Çelikkaya · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Nida
What is the meaning of Nida?
Nida means “a call; an outcry or raised voice”. From Arabic nidāʾ (نداء), meaning “calling out” or “a call.” Turkish adopted it in literary language and grammatical terminology.
Is Nida a girl’s name?
Yes, Nida is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 7% of bearers are male.
Is Nida in the Quran?
As a word. The source word for Nida occurs as an ordinary noun in the Quran’s description of Zechariah calling privately to his Lord. (e.g.: 19:3)
What is the origin of the name Nida?
Nida is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nida have?
Nida has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nida?
Nida appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Nida?
Some ideas: Nida Elifnur; Reyhan Nida; Nida Hacer.
Famous people named Nida?
Notable people named Nida include Nida Eliz Üstündağ, Nida Şen, Nida Tüfekçi.
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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