Nazir

Meaning of Nazir

It means "observer," "overseer," or "one who warns."

Nazir has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nazir

After ranking as high as #944 in 2024, Nazir has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Nazir

• Nazir Sabir
  Pakistani mountaineer and adventurer
• Nazir Ahmed
  British Labour Party politician
• Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy
  Ethnomusicologist and professor
• Nazir Leinaru
  Estonian football player
• Nazir Hoosein
  Indian motorsports administrator

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Questions about the name Nazir

What does the name Nazir mean?

Nazir means it means "observer," "overseer," or "one who warns.", and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Nazir a boy's or a girl's name?

Nazir is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nazir?

Nazir did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Nazir most popular?

Nazir peaked at #944 in 2024.