Nazmul
Nazmul is a Muslim boy name meaning “Star of (the faith)”.
| Meaning | Star of (the faith) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Bengali form |
| Arabic spelling | نجم ال |
| Pronunciation | NAZ-mool |
| Arabic root | ن ج م (n-j-m) — star, to appear |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nazmul
Nazmul is the Bengali spelling of Arabic Najm al-, 'star of', the first half of compound names such as Najm al-Dīn (star of the religion) or Najm al-Islām. In Bangladesh the Arabic j is often written z, and the short form Nazmul came to be used on its own as a given name, usually followed by Hasan, Islam or Haque. Despite older claims, it is not from nazm (arrangement).
Is Nazmul a Muslim name?
Yes. Nazmul is a Muslim name, the Bengali form of the Arabic Najm al- ('star of'), as in Najmuddin.
Is Nazmul in the Quran?
The root n-j-m appears in the Quran, e.g. 'By the star when it descends' (Quran 53:1).
Where is the name Nazmul used?
Very common among Bengali Muslims in Bangladesh and West Bengal.
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Spellings and variants of Nazmul
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nazmul mean?
Nazmul means 'Star of (the faith)'. It comes from Arabic, Bengali form.
Is Nazmul a Muslim name?
Yes. Nazmul is a Muslim name, the Bengali form of the Arabic Najm al- ('star of'), as in Najmuddin.
How do you write Nazmul in Arabic?
Nazmul is written نجم ال in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nazmul?
Nazmul is pronounced NAZ-mool.
Is Nazmul mentioned in the Quran?
The root n-j-m appears in the Quran, e.g. 'By the star when it descends' (Quran 53:1).