Najm
Najm is a Muslim boy name meaning “Star”.
| Meaning | Star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | نجم |
| Pronunciation | NAJM |
| Arabic root | ن ج م (n-j-m) — star, to appear |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Najm
Najm is the Arabic word for star. The 53rd chapter of the Quran is named al-Najm (The Star) after its opening oath. The word is also the first part of many classical compound names, such as Najm al-Dīn (star of the religion), the title of the Ayyubid sultan al-Ṣāliḥ Najm al-Dīn Ayyūb. Today it is used both on its own and in these compounds.
Is Najm a Muslim name?
Yes. Najm is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning star, and it is the title of a surah of the Quran.
Is Najm in the Quran?
It is the name of Surah 53, which opens: 'By the star (al-najm) when it descends' (Quran 53:1).
Where is the name Najm used?
Used in the Arab world and South Asia, often as part of Najmuddin.
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Spellings and variants of Najm
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Najm mean?
Najm means 'Star'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Najm a Muslim name?
Yes. Najm is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning star, and it is the title of a surah of the Quran.
How do you write Najm in Arabic?
Najm is written نجم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Najm?
Najm is pronounced NAJM.
Is Najm mentioned in the Quran?
It is the name of Surah 53, which opens: 'By the star (al-najm) when it descends' (Quran 53:1).