Nadia

Origine et signification de Nadia

Nadia comes from the Russian Nadya, a diminutive of Nadezhda, 'hope' — a word that distils trust and a calm expectation of the future. Through the Russian ballet and Slavic culture it spread across Europe, taking hold in Italy, France and the English-speaking world; it also occurs in the Arab world with a kindred meaning. Short, sweet and international, it is prized for its musicality and its positive, auspicious message.

Variantes dans le monde

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Personnalités célèbres

• Nadia Comăneci— athlète
• Nadia Boulanger— compositeur