Najma

In Arabic: نَجْمَة

Najma: diminutive of “star,” used as a name that evokes gentle glow and calm under the night sky.

نَجْمَة: تصغيرُ نجم، تُستعمل لاسمٍ يوحي باللمعان والهدوء تحت سماء الليل

  • Girl name
  • Nature
  • Longer
  • Strong sound
  • Common
  • Pan-Arab

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    نَجْمَة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm نَجْمَة.

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What does the name Najma mean?
Najma: diminutive of “star,” used as a name that evokes gentle glow and calm under the night sky.
Is Najma a boy or a girl name?
Najma is a girl name.
How is Najma written in English?
Najma in Arabic: نَجْمَة.
Does Najma fit the father's name?
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