Nazmul
Nazmul is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Bengali form origin, meaning “Star of (the faith)”.
| Meaning | Star of (the faith) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Bengali form |
| Written as | نجم ال |
| Pronunciation | NAZ-mool |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, India |
Meaning and origin of Nazmul
Nazmul is the Bengali rendering of the Arabic Najm al-, 'star of', the opening half of names like Najm al-Dīn, 'star of the religion', and Najm al-Islām. Bengali spelling often writes the Arabic j as z. Over time the shortened Nazmul came to be used as a first name in its own right, most often paired with Hasan, Islam or Haque. Despite claims in older books, it is not connected with nazm, arrangement.
Is Nazmul a Muslim name?
Nazmul is how Bengali Muslims shorten names like Najmuddin that begin with the Arabic Najm al-; the root appears in 'By the star when it descends' (Quran 53:1).
How popular is Nazmul?
Nazmul is very common among Bengali Muslims in Bangladesh and West Bengal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nazmul mean?
Nazmul means 'Star of (the faith)'. It is of Arabic, Bengali form origin.
Is Nazmul a Muslim name?
Nazmul is how Bengali Muslims shorten names like Najmuddin that begin with the Arabic Najm al-; the root appears in 'By the star when it descends' (Quran 53:1).
How do you pronounce Nazmul?
Nazmul is pronounced NAZ-mool.
Is Nazmul a boy or girl name?
Nazmul is usually a boy name.