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Najma

NAHJ-muh

Najma is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “An Arabic feminine name meaning 'star'.”. It currently ranks #6305 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2016.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginArabic

What Najma Means

An Arabic feminine name meaning 'star'.

The Story of Najma

This name is an Arabic whisper of the night sky, meaning 'star' and guiding you to your own celestial treasure.

Najma is a deeply evocative Arabic feminine name, meaning 'star'. Its roots are ancient, tied to the vast desert skies that have guided travelers and inspired poets for millennia. The name evokes the brilliance and constancy of celestial bodies, a constant presence in the cultural landscape of the Middle East, carrying with it a sense of wonder and cosmic connection.

When you consider 'Najma' for your daughter, you are choosing a name that twinkles with promise. It evokes a luminous quality, like the brightest star in the darkest sky, a guiding light. Imagine writing 'Najma' on her baby blanket, each letter a tiny constellation, a promise of brilliance and inspiration for your child.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#38 in 2016

Total Births

864

First Recorded

1983

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