Nagla
Nagla is a Muslim girl name of Egyptian form of Arabic Najla origin, meaning “Woman with large, beautiful eyes”.
| Meaning | Woman with large, beautiful eyes |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Egyptian form of Arabic Najla |
| Written as | نجلاء |
| Pronunciation | NAG-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Sudan |
Meaning and origin of Nagla
Nagla is the Egyptian pronunciation of the Arabic Najlāʾ, a woman with large and beautiful eyes. The root n-j-l describes wide eyes. Egyptians pronounce the letter jīm as a hard g, so the classical Najla becomes Nagla in everyday speech, and the spelling followed. The name was especially fashionable in Egypt around the middle of the twentieth century; the actress Nagla Fathi is among its famous bearers.
Is Nagla a Muslim name?
Nagla is a Muslim name, simply the Egyptian form of the Arabic Najla.
How popular is Nagla?
Nagla is very common in Egypt and is also found in Sudan.
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Spellings and variants of Nagla
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nagla mean?
Nagla means 'Woman with large, beautiful eyes'. It is of Egyptian form of Arabic Najla origin.
Is Nagla a Muslim name?
Nagla is a Muslim name, simply the Egyptian form of the Arabic Najla.
How do you pronounce Nagla?
Nagla is pronounced NAG-lah.
Is Nagla a boy or girl name?
Nagla is usually a girl name.