نجيب

Najeeb

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Najeeb is a Muslim boy name meaning “Noble, of excellent character”.

MeaningNoble, of excellent character
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingنجيب
Pronunciationna-JEEB
Arabic rootن ج ب (n-j-b) — to be noble, of fine stock
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Najeeb

Najeeb spells Najīb, 'noble', 'distinguished' or 'of good birth'. It is a well-established name across the Muslim world; the Egyptian Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz carried its Egyptian form. In Afghanistan and Pakistan it also appears in Najeebullah, 'God's noble one'.

Is Najeeb a Muslim name?

Yes. Najeeb (Najīb) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'noble'.

Where is the name Najeeb used?

Common in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Malaysia and the Arab world.

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Spellings and variants of Najeeb

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Najeeb mean?

Najeeb means 'Noble, of excellent character'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Najeeb a Muslim name?

Yes. Najeeb (Najīb) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'noble'.

How do you write Najeeb in Arabic?

Najeeb is written نجيب in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Najeeb?

Najeeb is pronounced na-JEEB.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.