Nadar is an Armenian name of Persian origin, meaning "rare" or "precious." It is derived from the Persian word "nader," which shares the same meanings. Historically, Nadar has been used predominantly in Armenia and Iran but can also be found among other communities who have adopted this name due to its appealing sound and signification.
The name Nadar is known for its unique pronunciation /ˈnɑːdɑr/ with a long 'a' sound similar to that of the word "father," followed by a hard 'r.' It is often associated with notable figures like Konstantin Eduardovich Tsiolkovsky, better known as Konstantin E. Tsiolkovsky or simply Tsiolkovsky (1857-1935), a Russian rocket engineer and pioneer of astronautics who was born with the name Konstantin Alekseevich Tsiolkovsky but later adopted Nadar as his pseudonym.
"In recent years, the name Nadar has seen a notable increase in popularity, with an uptick from 5 births in 2021 to 14 births in 2023. This totals to 25 babies named Nadar born between these three years."