The baby name Nodar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced noh-DAHR (IPA: /ˈnoʊdɑr/).
Nodar is Georgian in Origin.
The baby name Nodar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced noh-DAHR (IPA: /ˈnoʊdɑr/).
Nodar is Georgian in Origin.
Nodar (Georgian ნოდარ) is a masculine given name firmly associated with Georgia. Its precise etymology is debated, though some scholars trace it to Iranian/Persian onomastics - possibly akin to the epic name Nowzar - built on the root now/nu “new.” The name spread widely in 20th‑century Georgia and the Caucasus, appearing in both literary and athletic circles; prominent bearers include the beloved novelist Nodar Dumbadze and the Olympic luger Nodar Kumaritashvili, which cemented its modern familiarity.
Variants and related forms include Nodari (a Georgian parallel form) and the affectionate diminutive Nodo; Russian and Georgian-language records use the same Latin spelling Nodar when transliterated. Because of the uncertain root, meanings proposed range from “new man” to “renewed/young,” with “new” as the shared semantic core. While chiefly Georgian, the name is recognized across the Caucasus and former Soviet countries, and among diaspora communities, offering a concise, strong sound with cultural depth.
| Nodar Kumaritashvili Nodar Kumaritashvili was a Georgian luger who tragically became known for his fatal accident during a training run at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. His death highlighted safety concerns in the sport and led to changes in track design and safety protocols. | Nodar Akhalkatsi Nodar Akhalkatsi was a Georgian professional football manager, best known for his work in football in Georgia and the Soviet era. He was born on 2 January 1938 and died on 24 January 1998. | Nodar Dzhordzhikiya Nodar Dzhordzhikiya was a Soviet basketball player best known for competing for the Soviet Union at the 1952 Summer Olympics. Born in Kutaisi in 1921, he also trained with Dynamo in Tbilisi and was sometimes listed as Nodar Jorjikia. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE | 0 | #40 | 5 | 997 | |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #58 | 58 | 2,055 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #270 | 4 | 6,912 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #291 | 6 | 6,578 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #442 | 64 | 12,621 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #554 | 8 | 10,655 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #594 | 14 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SY | 0 | #718 | 11 | 11,684 | |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,004 | 6 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MA | 0 | #1,109 | 20 | 20,986 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| TR | 0 | #1,192 | 20 | 19,440 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Nodar is popular in 27 countries — most recent births per country:
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