Nejm
Nejm is a Muslim boy name meaning “Star”.
| Meaning | Star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish / Balkan spelling |
| Arabic spelling | نجم |
| Pronunciation | NEJM |
| Arabic root | ن ج م (n-j-m) — star |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nejm
Nejm is a Turkish, Albanian and Bosnian spelling of the Arabic Najm, 'star'. The 'e' reflects local pronunciation of the short 'a'. Najm is also the title of Surah 53 of the Quran and appears in compound names such as Najmuddīn, 'star of the faith'.
Is Nejm a Muslim name?
Yes. Nejm is a form of the Arabic Najm, 'star', a word that names a surah of the Quran.
Is Nejm in the Quran?
'By the star (al-najm) when it descends' (Quran 53:1).
Where is the name Nejm used?
An uncommon form, found mainly among Albanian, Bosnian and Turkish Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nejm mean?
Nejm means 'Star'. It comes from Arabic, Turkish / Balkan spelling.
Is Nejm a Muslim name?
Yes. Nejm is a form of the Arabic Najm, 'star', a word that names a surah of the Quran.
How do you write Nejm in Arabic?
Nejm is written نجم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nejm?
Nejm is pronounced NEJM.
Is Nejm mentioned in the Quran?
'By the star (al-najm) when it descends' (Quran 53:1).