Najam
Najam is a Muslim boy name meaning “Star”.
| Meaning | Star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu spelling |
| Arabic spelling | نجم |
| Pronunciation | NAH-jum |
| Arabic root | ن ج م (n-j-m) — star, to appear |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Najam
Najam is the usual South Asian spelling of the Arabic name Najm, meaning star. Urdu pronunciation adds a short vowel between the j and m, which is why it is written Najam. It is often used on its own or in compounds such as Najmuddin (star of the faith). Najam Sethi, the Pakistani journalist, is a familiar bearer.
Is Najam a Muslim name?
Yes. Najam is a South Asian form of the Arabic name Najm (star), the word that gives its name to Surah al-Najm in the Quran.
Is Najam in the Quran?
The Arabic word appears as the title of Surah 53: 'By the star when it descends' (Quran 53:1).
Where is the name Najam used?
Common in Pakistan and India.
Gifts with the name Najam
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Spellings and variants of Najam
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Najam mean?
Najam means 'Star'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu spelling.
Is Najam a Muslim name?
Yes. Najam is a South Asian form of the Arabic name Najm (star), the word that gives its name to Surah al-Najm in the Quran.
How do you write Najam in Arabic?
Najam is written نجم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Najam?
Najam is pronounced NAH-jum.
Is Najam mentioned in the Quran?
The Arabic word appears as the title of Surah 53: 'By the star when it descends' (Quran 53:1).