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Arabic

Nadia

نادية

Tender; dewy, in Arabic usage

Girl names

Meaning of Nadia

Tender; dewy, in Arabic usage

Arabic Nadia and Slavic Nadia, often linked to hope, should not be treated as one etymology.

At a glance

Usage
Girl names
Origin
Arabic
First Arabic letter
ن
Arabic letters
5
Pronunciation guide
NAA-dya
Other spellings
Nadiya

How to write and say Nadia

In Arabic
نادية
In Latin letters
Nadia

This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.

Why consider the name Nadia?

  • The recorded meaning is “Tender; dewy, in Arabic usage.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
  • Compare نادية in Arabic with Nadia in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
  • Other recorded spellings include Nadiya. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
  • Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.

Questions about Nadia

What does Nadia mean?

Tender; dewy, in Arabic usage

How do you write Nadia in Arabic and Latin letters?

The forms shown here are نادية in Arabic and Nadia in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.

Are there other spellings of Nadia?

Our recorded alternatives are Nadiya. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.

How is Nadia pronounced?

Our approximate guide is NAA-dya. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.