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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
  • Won three gold medals at the 1976 Montreal Olympics
  • Five-time Olympic medalist overall

Nadia Boulanger (1887-1979)

Composer and music teacher

  • Influential figure in 20th-century music education
  • Taught many renowned composers including Aaron Copland and Philip Glass
  • Composed numerous works for orchestra, chamber ensemble, and solo instruments