Najm
Najm is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “A star in the sky”.
| Meaning | A star in the sky |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نجم |
| Pronunciation | NAJM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Iraq, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Najm
Najm, pronounced NAJM, is simply the Arabic for star. Surah 53 of the Quran is called al-Najm because it opens with an oath by the star. The word also starts many traditional compound names, the best known being Najm al-Dīn, 'star of the religion', which was the title of the Ayyubid ruler al-Ṣāliḥ Najm al-Dīn Ayyūb. Parents today use Najm on its own or within such compounds.
Is Najm a Muslim name?
Najm is an Arabic word name tied directly to the Quran, as the title of Surah 53: 'By the star (al-najm) when it descends' (Quran 53:1).
How popular is Najm?
Najm is used in the Arab world and South Asia, often within Najmuddin.
Gifts with the name Najm
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Najm mean?
Najm means 'A star in the sky'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Najm a Muslim name?
Najm is an Arabic word name tied directly to the Quran, as the title of Surah 53: 'By the star (al-najm) when it descends' (Quran 53:1).
How do you pronounce Najm?
Najm is pronounced NAJM.
Is Najm a boy or girl name?
Najm is usually a boy name.