Najam
Najam is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Urdu spelling origin, meaning “A star in the sky”.
| Meaning | A star in the sky |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu spelling |
| Written as | نجم |
| Pronunciation | NAH-jum |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Najam
Najam, pronounced NAH-jum, is the South Asian form of the Arabic Najm, meaning star. Urdu speakers naturally place a short vowel between the j and the m, and the spelling Najam records that pronunciation. It works as a name on its own and inside longer names such as Najmuddin, 'star of the faith'. A well-known bearer is the Pakistani journalist Najam Sethi; Nejm is another form.
Is Najam a Muslim name?
Najam is the South Asian form of Najm, the word that gives Surah al-Najm its title: 'By the star when it descends' (Quran 53:1).
How popular is Najam?
Najam is common in Pakistan and India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Najam mean?
Najam means 'A star in the sky'. It is of Arabic, Urdu spelling origin.
Is Najam a Muslim name?
Najam is the South Asian form of Najm, the word that gives Surah al-Najm its title: 'By the star when it descends' (Quran 53:1).
How do you pronounce Najam?
Najam is pronounced NAH-jum.
Is Najam a boy or girl name?
Najam is usually a boy name.