Necla
Necla is a Muslim girl name meaning “Woman with large, beautiful eyes”.
| Meaning | Woman with large, beautiful eyes |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Najlāʾ |
| Arabic spelling | نجلاء |
| Pronunciation | nedj-LAH |
| Arabic root | ن ج ل (n-j-l) — wide (of the eye) |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Necla
Necla is the Turkish spelling of the Arabic name Najlāʾ, a classical word for a woman with wide, beautiful eyes. Turkish writes the Arabic j sound with c, which is why Najla becomes Necla. The name was common in twentieth-century Turkey and is still widely recognised.
Is Necla a Muslim name?
Yes. Necla is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Najla, a traditional Muslim name praising beautiful eyes.
Where is the name Necla used?
Common in Turkey; Najla is the usual spelling in the Arab world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Necla mean?
Necla means 'Woman with large, beautiful eyes'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Najlāʾ.
Is Necla a Muslim name?
Yes. Necla is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Najla, a traditional Muslim name praising beautiful eyes.
How do you write Necla in Arabic?
Necla is written نجلاء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Necla?
Necla is pronounced nedj-LAH.