Najma
In Arabic: نَجْمَى
A form related to “najm” (star), conveying a small luminous sign in the sky with calm beauty.
تصغير/صيغة قريبة من النجم؛ علامةٌ مضيئة في السماء تُوحِي بالهدوء والجمال.
- Girl name
- Nature
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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Called at home
نَجْمَى, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm نَجْمَى.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Najma mean?
- A form related to “najm” (star), conveying a small luminous sign in the sky with calm beauty.
- Is Najma a boy or a girl name?
- Najma is a girl name.
- How is Najma written in English?
- Najma in Arabic: نَجْمَى.
- Does Najma fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.