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Najm

/NAJM/

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Meaning

Star

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ู†ุฌู…
Urdu ู†ุฌู…
Persian ู†ุฌู…
Turkish Necm
Bengali เฆจเฆพเฆœเฆฎ
Pashto ู†ุฌู…
For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Najm offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Star', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Quranic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Najm is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Najm is the Arabic word for "star," from the root n-j-m. "An-Najm" (The Star) is the title of Surah 53, which describes the Prophet's Night Journey.

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Etymology

From the Arabic ู†ุฌู… (najm), 'star.'

Islamic Significance

Surah 53, 'An-Najm' ('The Star'), opens with an oath by the star and includes an account of a vision of Jibril.

Quranic Connection

An-Najm, the star, opens Surah 53 in an oath sworn by it as it descends (53:1).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.