Nejla
Nejla is a Muslim girl name of Turkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Najla origin, meaning “Having large, beautiful eyes”.
| Meaning | Having large, beautiful eyes |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Najla |
| Written as | نجلاء |
| Pronunciation | NEJ-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Nejla
Nejla is how Turkish and Bosnian render the Arabic Najlāʾ, a woman with large, beautiful eyes. Such eyes are a favourite image of beauty in classical Arabic poetry, and the root n-j-l is about wide eyes. Turkish normally writes the Arabic a as e, so Najla became Nejla. It is a well-known name in Turkey, where Necla is also used, and among Bosniaks and Albanians.
Is Nejla a Muslim name?
Nejla is how Turks, Bosniaks and Albanians write the Arabic Najla, and Muslim families in those communities use it widely.
How popular is Nejla?
Nejla is common in Bosnia, Kosovo and Turkey, where it is also spelled Necla.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nejla mean?
Nejla means 'Having large, beautiful eyes'. It is of Turkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Najla origin.
Is Nejla a Muslim name?
Nejla is how Turks, Bosniaks and Albanians write the Arabic Najla, and Muslim families in those communities use it widely.
How do you pronounce Nejla?
Nejla is pronounced NEJ-lah.
Is Nejla a boy or girl name?
Nejla is usually a girl name.