Nadeem

Nadeem
Gender Male
Origin
Word/name "Nadima" (to drink together)
Meaning Friend of wine & dine
Region of origin Middle East

Nadeem (also spelled Nadim or Nedim; (Arabic: نديم) is an Arabic masculine given name. It means "The companion or the friend and in particular for wine and dine."

Many meanings exist: "friend of wine and dine (with)" "stallion horse rider" "knight of the round table" “[1]drinking companion” "Life of the party"[2]

The name is common among all communities in the Middle East, including Christians, Muslims and Jews, and in the Balkans.

Coming from the Arab world where alcohol has become a Taboo you might find different derived meanings but all roaming around Friend, or life of the party. Some myths tell that prophet Mohamad's servant was called Nadeem and he would be the one roaming around serving guests water or tea.

<ref>"Nadim - Behind the Names". Behind the Name. Retrieved 17 February 2014. 

People with the given name

People with the surname

See also

References

  1. Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Nadim". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2016-10-21.
  2. "Nadim: What Is The Meaning Of The Name Nadim? Analysis Numerology Origin". what is the meaning of name?. 2014-11-27. Retrieved 2016-10-21.
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