Nejla
Nejla is a Muslim girl name meaning “Having large, beautiful eyes”.
| Meaning | Having large, beautiful eyes |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Najla |
| Arabic spelling | نجلاء |
| Pronunciation | NEJ-lah |
| Arabic root | ن ج ل (n-j-l) — to have wide eyes |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nejla
Nejla is the Turkish and Bosnian form of the Arabic Najlāʾ, a woman with wide, lovely eyes, a classic ideal of beauty in Arabic poetry. Turkish spells the Arabic a as e, giving Nejla. It is a familiar name in Turkey and among Bosniaks and Albanians.
Is Nejla a Muslim name?
Yes. Nejla is a Muslim name, the Turkish and Balkan form of the Arabic Najla.
Where is the name Nejla used?
Common in Bosnia, Kosovo and Turkey (where it is also spelled Necla).
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nejla mean?
Nejla means 'Having large, beautiful eyes'. It comes from Turkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Najla.
Is Nejla a Muslim name?
Yes. Nejla is a Muslim name, the Turkish and Balkan form of the Arabic Najla.
How do you write Nejla in Arabic?
Nejla is written نجلاء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nejla?
Nejla is pronounced NEJ-lah.