"And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."
Christian Name · Slavic/Arabic Origin
Nadia Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Nadia
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Nadia means "hope," from the Slavic nadezhda. The name is not in the King James Bible, but the hope it names is: "And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost" (Romans 5:5).
Is Nadia in the Bible?
No — the name Nadia does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Hope; Beginning; Tender", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Nadia.
Pronunciation:/NAH-dee-ah/
OriginSlavic/Arabic
MeaningHope; Beginning; Tender
What does Nadia mean?
Nadia is a girl name of Slavic/Arabic origin meaning "Hope; Beginning; Tender". Nadia is hope — and hope in God never disappoints. 'And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.' Nadia's hope is anchored in the Holy Spirit.
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What does Nadia mean in the Bible?
Nadia means "Hope; Beginning; Tender" and is a name of Slavic/Arabic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Nadia is hope — and hope in God never disappoints. 'And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.' Nadia's hope is anchored in the Holy Spirit.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Nadia?
Nadia is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Hope; Beginning; Tender" — not because Scripture names anyone Nadia.
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."
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Which books of the Bible mention Nadia?
Nadia is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Nadia?
Nadia hopes without shame — God's love shed abroad, an expected end, thoughts of peace, the tender beginning anchored in the Holy Spirit's presence.
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Nadia name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Nadia does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Hope; Beginning; Tender", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Nadia.
Nadia means "Hope; Beginning; Tender." It is a Slavic/Arabic name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Hope; Beginning; Tender" — runs right through the Bible.
Slavic/Arabic. Nadia comes into English from Slavic/Arabic and carries the sense "Hope; Beginning; Tender." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Nadia
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Nadia?
You can read every verse where Nadia appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.