Nadir
/NAY-der/ Indian Male
Meaning & Origin
Nadir is a Indian name meaning "The lowest point; often used metaphorically to represent the lowest point of fortune or achievement. It can also refer to the point on the celestial sphere directly below the observer.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. From the Arabic word 'نظير' (naẓīr), meaning 'opposite' or 'corresponding'. It was originally used in astronomy to denote the point opposite the zenith.
Quick Facts
Language Indian
Gender Male
Phonetic NAY-der
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as NAY-der. Keep the original Indian phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Nadir
- · Nadir Afonso - Portuguese Geometric Abstractionist painter
- · Nadir Shah - Founder of the Afsharid dynasty of Persia
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