Najmuddin
Najmuddin is a Muslim boy name meaning “Star of the faith”.
| Meaning | Star of the faith |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | نجم الدين |
| Pronunciation | naj-mood-DEEN |
| Arabic root | ن ج م (n-j-m) — star |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Najmuddin
Najmuddin is the Arabic compound Najm al-Dīn, 'star of the religion'. Such honorific names were common in the medieval Islamic world: Najm al-Dīn Ayyūb was the father of Saladin, and Najm al-Dīn Kubrā founded the Kubrawiyya Sufi order. Today it is used in South Asia, Central Asia and Malaysia.
Is Najmuddin a Muslim name?
Yes. Najmuddin is a classical Muslim name meaning 'star of the faith'.
Where is the name Najmuddin used?
Used in South Asia, Central Asia (Najmiddin), Turkey (Necmettin) and Malaysia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Najmuddin mean?
Najmuddin means 'Star of the faith'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Najmuddin a Muslim name?
Yes. Najmuddin is a classical Muslim name meaning 'star of the faith'.
How do you write Najmuddin in Arabic?
Najmuddin is written نجم الدين in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Najmuddin?
Najmuddin is pronounced naj-mood-DEEN.