Najat
Najat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Safety, rescue, salvation”.
| Meaning | Safety, rescue, salvation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | نجاة |
| Pronunciation | nah-JAHT |
| Arabic root | ن ج و (n-j-w) — to be saved, to escape |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Najat
Najat (Najāt) means rescue, safety and deliverance. It comes from the root n-j-w, which the Quran uses many times for God saving His prophets and the believers from harm. The name is especially popular in Morocco and Egypt; the Egyptian singer Najat al-Saghira and the French politician Najat Vallaud-Belkacem are well-known bearers.
Is Najat a Muslim name?
Yes. Najat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning salvation, from a root used often in the Quran for God rescuing the faithful.
Where is the name Najat used?
Common in Morocco, Algeria, Egypt and the Levant; Nejat is the Turkish form, used for boys.
Gifts with the name Najat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Najat mean?
Najat means 'Safety, rescue, salvation'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Najat a Muslim name?
Yes. Najat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning salvation, from a root used often in the Quran for God rescuing the faithful.
How do you write Najat in Arabic?
Najat is written نجاة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Najat?
Najat is pronounced nah-JAHT.