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Name Origin

Nadia is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, primarily meaning 'hope'. It is a shortened form of Nadezhda, which is derived from the Russian words 'nada' (hope) and 'zhdati' (to wait).

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Famous People

Nadia Comăneci (1961-)

Gymnast

  • First gymnast to score a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games
  • Five Olympic gold medals

Nadia Sawalha (1964-)

Actress, television presenter

  • Known for roles in British soap operas 'EastEnders' and 'Casualty'
  • Regular panelist on the ITV daytime talk show 'Loose Women'

Nadia Murad (1993-)

Human rights activist

  • Nobel Peace Prize laureate for her work raising awareness about the Yazidi genocide by ISIS

Nadia Boulanger (1887-1979)

Composer, Conductor, Teacher

  • Taught and mentored many renowned composers
  • Known for her rigorous teaching style and deep understanding of music theory
  • Composed numerous works for orchestra, piano, and voice