Najiba
Najiba is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Noble and excellent”.
| Meaning | Noble and excellent |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نجيبة |
| Pronunciation | nah-JEE-bah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Afghanistan, Central Asia, Levant, Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Najiba
Najiba, the Arabic Najība, is the girls' form of Najīb. It describes a woman who is noble, accomplished and clever, drawing on the root n-j-b and its sense of excellence. Najiba is the standard transliteration and the spelling most often seen in Arabic-speaking countries, Central Asia and the Balkans, where Necibe and Nadžiba are local forms. Afghan and Pakistani families usually prefer to write it Najeeba.
Is Najiba a Muslim name?
Najiba is an Arabic name that Muslims have long given to daughters, honouring nobility and excellence of character.
How popular is Najiba?
Najiba is found throughout the Muslim world, notably in Afghanistan, Central Asia and the Arab countries.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Najiba mean?
Najiba means 'Noble and excellent'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Najiba a Muslim name?
Najiba is an Arabic name that Muslims have long given to daughters, honouring nobility and excellence of character.
How do you pronounce Najiba?
Najiba is pronounced nah-JEE-bah.
Is Najiba a boy or girl name?
Najiba is usually a girl name.