ناظمة

Nazima

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Nazima is a Muslim girl name meaning “Organizer, arranger; poetess”.

MeaningOrganizer, arranger; poetess
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingناظمة
PronunciationNAH-zi-mah
Arabic rootن ظ م (n-ẓ-m) — to arrange, to compose verse
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Nazima

Nazima is the feminine of Nazim (nāẓima), a woman who puts things in order or who composes verse. The root pictures pearls threaded neatly on a string, a classic image for well-made poetry. The name is used in South Asia, Central Asia and Azerbaijan, often written Nazima or Nazimah.

Is Nazima a Muslim name?

Yes. Nazima is an Arabic-origin Muslim name, the feminine of Nazim, meaning one who organizes or composes.

Where is the name Nazima used?

Found in Pakistan, India, Azerbaijan and Central Asia.

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Spellings and variants of Nazima

NazimahNadhimaNazeema

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nazima mean?

Nazima means 'Organizer, arranger; poetess'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Nazima a Muslim name?

Yes. Nazima is an Arabic-origin Muslim name, the feminine of Nazim, meaning one who organizes or composes.

How do you write Nazima in Arabic?

Nazima is written ناظمة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nazima?

Nazima is pronounced NAH-zi-mah.

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