Najlaa
Najlaa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Woman with large, beautiful eyes”.
| Meaning | Woman with large, beautiful eyes |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | نجلاء |
| Pronunciation | naj-LAA |
| Arabic root | ن ج ل (n-j-l) — wide-eyed |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Najlaa
Najlaa (Najlāʾ) describes a woman with wide, beautiful eyes, a classic image of beauty in Arabic poetry. The doubled 'a' shows the long final vowel. In Egypt it is often spelled Nagla, since Egyptians pronounce the 'j' as a hard 'g'.
Is Najlaa a Muslim name?
Yes. Najlaa is an Arabic name meaning 'wide-eyed', used by Muslim families across the Arab world.
Where is the name Najlaa used?
Common across the Arab world; Naglaa in Egypt, Nejla in Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Najlaa mean?
Najlaa means 'Woman with large, beautiful eyes'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Najlaa a Muslim name?
Yes. Najlaa is an Arabic name meaning 'wide-eyed', used by Muslim families across the Arab world.
How do you write Najlaa in Arabic?
Najlaa is written نجلاء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Najlaa?
Najlaa is pronounced naj-LAA.