Najla
Najla is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Woman with large, beautiful eyes”.
| Meaning | Woman with large, beautiful eyes |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نجلاء |
| Pronunciation | naj-LAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Levant, North Africa, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Najla
Najla (Najlāʾ) is a name for a woman with wide, beautiful eyes, which Arabic poets long held up as a mark of beauty. The root n-j-l is about wideness; the related masculine word ʾanjal described a man with large eyes. For several decades Najla has been a favourite across Arabic-speaking countries, from Tunisia in the west to Saudi Arabia in the east. Turkish speakers know it as Nejla.
Is Najla a Muslim name?
Najla is an Arabic name widely used in Muslim families, celebrating the beauty of wide, lovely eyes.
How popular is Najla?
Najla is common across the Arab world, and Nejla is the Turkish form.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Najla mean?
Najla means 'Woman with large, beautiful eyes'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Najla a Muslim name?
Najla is an Arabic name widely used in Muslim families, celebrating the beauty of wide, lovely eyes.
How do you pronounce Najla?
Najla is pronounced naj-LAA.
Is Najla a boy or girl name?
Najla is usually a girl name.