Nagla
Nagla is a Muslim girl name meaning “Woman with large, beautiful eyes”.
| Meaning | Woman with large, beautiful eyes |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Egyptian form of Arabic Najla |
| Arabic spelling | نجلاء |
| Pronunciation | NAG-lah |
| Arabic root | ن ج ل (n-j-l) — to have wide eyes |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nagla
Nagla is the Egyptian pronunciation of Arabic Najlāʾ, a woman with wide, lovely eyes. In Egyptian Arabic the letter jīm is pronounced as a hard g, so Najla becomes Nagla. The name was very popular in Egypt in the mid twentieth century; actress Nagla Fathi is one well-known bearer.
Is Nagla a Muslim name?
Yes. Nagla is a Muslim name, the Egyptian form of the Arabic Najla.
Where is the name Nagla used?
Very common in Egypt and also found in Sudan.
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Spellings and variants of Nagla
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nagla mean?
Nagla means 'Woman with large, beautiful eyes'. It comes from Egyptian form of Arabic Najla.
Is Nagla a Muslim name?
Yes. Nagla is a Muslim name, the Egyptian form of the Arabic Najla.
How do you write Nagla in Arabic?
Nagla is written نجلاء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nagla?
Nagla is pronounced NAG-lah.