Najeeb
Najeeb is a Muslim boy name meaning “Noble, of excellent character”.
| Meaning | Noble, of excellent character |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | نجيب |
| Pronunciation | na-JEEB |
| Arabic root | ن 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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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.