Nadia
Pronunciation: NAH-dyə, NAH-dee-ə (key)
Origin of the name Nadia:
French form of the Russian Nadya, a pet form of Nadezhda, which is directly derived from the word meaning "hope." The name was introduced to France early in the 20th century when the Ballet Ruse was established in Paris.
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The name means Hope.
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Global Popularity of the Name Nadia
- #91 in Spain
- #179 in Canada (Alberta)
- #204 in Norway
- #219 in Scotland
- #219 in United States
- #243 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #484 in Canada (Quebec)
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