Boy name
Nadim name meaning
“conversational companion, close companion”
Nadim is a masculine name from Arabic nadīm, meaning a conversational companion or close companion. The source word refers to someone who shares social company or conversation. Historically, nadīm was also used for a drinking companion, giving the word a more specific setting within social life.
What does Nadim mean?
Conversational companion, close companion
In Indonesian: teman berbincang, pendamping akrab
Origin and cultural usage of Nadim
Nadim comes from Arabic nadīm, a social or conversational companion. Historically, the word also referred to a drinking companion.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nadim in Islam and the Quran
Nadim does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Nadim
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nadim/ |
| Arabic script | نديم |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦢꦶꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮓᮤᮙ᮪ |
Is Nadim a boy’s name?
Yes, Nadim is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nadim ranks #5,113 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nadim
Famous people named Nadim
- Nadim Syamilah Rahman
FAQ about the name Nadim
What is the meaning of Nadim?
Nadim means conversational companion, close companion. Nadim comes from Arabic nadīm, a social or conversational companion. Historically, the word also referred to a drinking companion.
Is Nadim a boy’s name?
Yes, Nadim is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Nadim?
Nadim is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nadim in the Quran?
Nadim does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nadim have?
Nadim has 2 syllables (Na-dim) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nadim?
Nadim ranks #5,113 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Nadim?
Notable people named Nadim include Nadim Syamilah Rahman.
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