نجاح

Najah

unisexArabicMuslim

Najah is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “Success and prosperity”.

MeaningSuccess and prosperity
GenderUnisex
OriginArabic
Written asنجاح
Pronunciationnah-JAAH
TraditionMuslim
Used inLevant, Iraq, Gulf States

Meaning and origin of Najah

Najah (Najāḥ) is the plain Arabic word for success. Its root, n-j-ḥ, is about prospering and doing well, and as a name it voices the hope that a child will thrive in life. Arab families give it to both sexes, though in the Levant and Iraq girls receive it more often. A prominent female bearer is Najah al-Attar, who served as vice-president of Syria; Najaah is an alternative spelling.

Is Najah a Muslim name?

Najah is an Arabic word for success, and Muslim families give it to girls and sometimes to boys as a wish that the child will flourish.

How popular is Najah?

Najah is used in the Levant, Iraq and the Gulf, for girls and, less often, boys.

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Spellings and variants of Najah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Najah mean?

Najah means 'Success and prosperity'. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Najah a Muslim name?

Najah is an Arabic word for success, and Muslim families give it to girls and sometimes to boys as a wish that the child will flourish.

How do you pronounce Najah?

Najah is pronounced nah-JAAH.

Is Najah a boy or girl name?

Najah is used for both boys and girls.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.