Names That Mean Scarce

  1. Nadir
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "precious, scarce"
    • Description:

      A relatively popular Arabic name that featured in the French Top 500 for much of the second half of the 20th century and into the 21st. It is also used as a given name in Turkey, Iran and Israel, as well as being a relatively common surname (also spelled Nader). Notable bearers include an 18th century Shah of Iran, a 19th century King of Afghanistan and a former Prime Minister of Jordan.