Najat
Najat is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Safety, rescue and salvation”.
| Meaning | Safety, rescue and salvation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نجاة |
| Pronunciation | nah-JAHT |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | North Africa, Egypt, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Najat
Najat (Najāt) means safety and deliverance from danger. Its root n-j-w is used many times in the Quran when God rescues His prophets and the faithful, so the name carries a sense of protection. It is particularly popular in Morocco and Egypt. Two well-known bearers are the Egyptian singer Najat al-Saghira and the French politician Najat Vallaud-Belkacem; in Turkey the related form Nejat is a boys' name.
Is Najat a Muslim name?
Najat is an Arabic Muslim name meaning salvation, built on a root that the Quran often uses for God saving the believers.
How popular is Najat?
Najat is common in Morocco, Algeria, Egypt and the Levant, and Nejat is the Turkish form given to boys.
Gifts with the name Najat
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Najat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Najat mean?
Najat means 'Safety, rescue and salvation'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Najat a Muslim name?
Najat is an Arabic Muslim name meaning salvation, built on a root that the Quran often uses for God saving the believers.
How do you pronounce Najat?
Najat is pronounced nah-JAHT.
Is Najat a boy or girl name?
Najat is usually a girl name.