Anjum
Anjum is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic (via Persian and Urdu) origin, meaning “Stars; the heavenly bodies”.
| Meaning | Stars; the heavenly bodies |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic (via Persian and Urdu) |
| Written as | انجم |
| Pronunciation | AHN-jum |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Anjum
Anjum is the Arabic plural anjum, 'stars', from the root that gives najm, a star. Persian and Urdu speakers are the ones who mainly use it as a personal name, and in Pakistan and India it is given to both boys and girls. Poets have often taken it as a pen name. The similar-sounding 'anjuman', a gathering, comes from a separate Persian word and is not related.
Is Anjum a Muslim name?
Anjum is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'stars', used for boys and girls in South Asia. The related plural nujūm appears in the oath: 'I swear by the positions of the stars' (Quran 56:75).
How popular is Anjum?
Anjum is common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Spellings and variants of Anjum
Names similar to Anjum
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anjum mean?
Anjum means 'Stars; the heavenly bodies'. It is of Arabic (via Persian and Urdu) origin.
Is Anjum a Muslim name?
Anjum is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'stars', used for boys and girls in South Asia. The related plural nujūm appears in the oath: 'I swear by the positions of the stars' (Quran 56:75).
How do you pronounce Anjum?
Anjum is pronounced AHN-jum.
Is Anjum a boy or girl name?
Anjum is used for both boys and girls.