Najah
Najah is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “Success and prosperity”.
| Meaning | Success and prosperity |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نجاح |
| Pronunciation | nah-JAAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, 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
Names similar to 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.