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Nadia

NAH-dee-uh

Nadia (name) means a female given name of Russian origin meaning "hope," popular since the twentieth century; also a district of West Bengal, India. Example: “Nadia has become a popular name across many countries.”

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A female given name of Russian origin meaning "hope," popular since the twentieth century; also a district of West Bengal, India.
"Nadia has become a popular name across many countries."

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Etymology

Originally the French spelling of На́дя (Nádja), an informal Russian form of Наде́жда (Nadéžda, "hope").

Origin: French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Nadia” mean?

The word “Nadia” means a female given name of Russian origin meaning "hope," popular since the twentieth century; also a district of West Bengal, India.

How do you pronounce “Nadia”?

“Nadia” is pronounced NAH-dee-uh (/ˈnɑ.di.ə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Nadia” in a sentence?

Here is “Nadia” used in a sentence: “Nadia has become a popular name across many countries.”

What part of speech is “Nadia”?

“Nadia” is a name.

Where does the word “Nadia” come from?

The word “Nadia” comes from French. Originally the French spelling of На́дя (Nádja), an informal Russian form of Наде́жда (Nadéžda, "hope").

Is “Nadia” a common word?

“Nadia” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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