Nazma
Nazma is a Muslim girl name meaning “Star”.
| Meaning | Star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, South Asian spelling of Najma |
| Arabic spelling | نجمة |
| Pronunciation | NAZ-mah |
| Arabic root | ن ج م (n-j-m) — star |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nazma
Nazma is the usual Bengali spelling of the Arabic Najma, 'star'. Bengali and Urdu speakers often pronounce the Arabic j in this name as z. The name is popular in Bangladesh and also appears as Najma in Pakistan and the Arab world.
Is Nazma a Muslim name?
Yes. Nazma is the South Asian form of Najma, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'star'.
Is Nazma in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran, including Sura 53, al-Najm: 'By the star when it descends' (Quran 53:1).
Where is the name Nazma used?
Common in Bangladesh and India.
Gifts with the name Nazma
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Spellings and variants of Nazma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nazma mean?
Nazma means 'Star'. It comes from Arabic, South Asian spelling of Najma.
Is Nazma a Muslim name?
Yes. Nazma is the South Asian form of Najma, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'star'.
How do you write Nazma in Arabic?
Nazma is written نجمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nazma?
Nazma is pronounced NAZ-mah.
Is Nazma mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran, including Sura 53, al-Najm: 'By the star when it descends' (Quran 53:1).