Arabic

Najma

Pronounced NAJ-mahShare

Meaning: Star

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Najma is the feminine form of Arabic Najm, star. Its celestial meaning is clear and specific.

Nicknames

  • Naj

Spellings & variants

  • Najmah
  • Nejma

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Najma comes from Arabic.

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