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Female

Nadia

Name Meaning:

Slavic diminutive of Nadezhda, meaning "hope." Popularized by gymnast Nadia Comăneci.

Noteable Namesakes

Nadia Comăneci (Gymnast); Nadia Boulanger (Composer/Conductor); Nadia Sawalha (TV Presenter); Nadia G (Chef/Host)

Origin

Slavic

Popularity

US: #474, UK: #231

Variations/Nicknames

Nadya; Nadi; Nada

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