A drinking companion or a close, sincere friend.
Derived from the Arabic word 'nadim', the name refers to a confidant or a companion in social gatherings. It has historically been used to describe a person of great wit and conversation who was invited to dine with royalty or nobility.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Nedim in 2025.
Prominent Turkish novelist and scholar
French professional handball player
Albanian professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
