Nazira means “like, counterpart”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and Uzbek.
- Nazira is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh and Uzbek.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Nazira mean?
Literal meaning
Nazira (Нәзира) is a Kazakh girl's name recorded both on Wiktionary and in the KazPER name list. Wiktionary traces it to نظيرة ‘similar, alike’ (Arabic in origin), which gives the meaning “similar, alike”.[2]
Also glossed as “similar, alike”[2]Likely
Nazira in Kazakh and Uzbek
Where does the name Nazira come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic نظيرة (“similar, alike”), feminine singular of نَظِير (naẓīr).[2]Likely
Which languages use the name Nazira?
Nazira is used as a given name in Kazakh and Uzbek. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Nazira across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | НәзираCyrillic НазираCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “like, counterpart” | Documented[2,3] |
| Uzbek | NaziraLatin | Girl | same as above: “like, counterpart” | Documented[1,4] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Nazira
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Нәзира[2,3] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Nazira[3] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Nazira[3] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Nazira[3] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| Назира[3] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Назира[3] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Назира[3] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Näziyra[2] | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
| Nazira[1] | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Назира | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Sibling names for Nazira
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Nazira rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZarnigorGirl“golden beauty”same language (uzbek)
- BurkhanBoy“proof, evidence”same language (kazakh)
- TalapBoy“aspiration, striving”same language (kazakh)
- DauletkeldiBoy“fortune has come”same language (kazakh)
- CholpanGirl“Venus (the planet)”same language (kazakh)
- BibikhanymGirl“noble lady”same language (kazakh)
- SerikbaiBoy“partner, companion + rich, wealthy”same language (kazakh)
- OrmanshyBoy“forester”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Nazira
What does the name Nazira mean?
Nazira means “like, counterpart”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and Uzbek.
Is Nazira a girl's or a boy's name?
Nazira is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kazakh: girls; Uzbek: girls.
Where does Nazira come from?
Nazira is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nazira?
Nazira is recorded for Kazakh and Uzbek. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Nazira spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Нәзира (Cyrillic), Nazira (Latin), Назира (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Nazira have?
Nazira has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wikipedia contributors. Nazira (ism) (uz.wikipedia.org). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 5657969. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: meaning “like, counterpart” from Nazira (ism); listed as a uzbek given name in Nazira (ism); title spelling Nazira in Nazira (ism)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Нәзира”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89508970. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as Kazakh female given names, Kazakh given names; etymology: From Arabic نظيرة (“similar, alike”), feminine singular of نَظِير (naẓīr).; listed as a Kazakh given name; Kazakh given-name entry Нәзира (+1 more)
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Нәзира; spelling Nazira recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; KazPER English spelling Nazira (+2 more)
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q63932384. Wikimedia Foundation. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item Q63932384
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