Najah
Najah is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Success”.
| Meaning | Success |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | نجاح |
| Pronunciation | nah-JAAH |
| Arabic root | ن ج ح (n-j-ḥ) — to succeed |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Najah
Najah (Najāḥ) is the Arabic word for success, from the root n-j-ḥ, to succeed or prosper. As a name it expresses the hope that a child will thrive. It is given to both girls and boys in Arab countries, with girls being more common in the Levant and Iraq. Najah al-Attar, a former vice-president of Syria, is a well-known female bearer.
Is Najah a Muslim name?
Yes. Najah is an Arabic name meaning success and is used by Muslim families for both girls and boys.
Where is the name Najah used?
Used in the Levant, Iraq and the Gulf, for girls and, less often, boys.
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Spellings and variants of Najah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Najah mean?
Najah means 'Success'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Najah a Muslim name?
Yes. Najah is an Arabic name meaning success and is used by Muslim families for both girls and boys.
How do you write Najah in Arabic?
Najah is written نجاح in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Najah?
Najah is pronounced nah-JAAH.