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نجمة

A Quranic Baby Name for Girls

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  1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Najma
  2. Detailed Meaning of Najma
  3. Downloadable Pictures of the Baby Name Najma in Six Arabic Writing Styles

1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Najma

Short meaning of NajmaStar
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How to pronounce Najma

NUmber + Jump + MUst

Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
How to write Najma in Arabicنجمة
Quranic Nature
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Indirectly Mentioned (the name's triliteral root is used in the Quran)
Alternate spellings of NajmaNajmah Najema Najemah Nejme Nejmeh Nejime Nejimah Negmeh Negmah Nejmeh Nejmah Nagmeh Nagmah Najmeh Negme
All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling.
Quranic Root
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N-J-M

2. Detailed Meaning of Najma

Najma is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means “star”, “any brilliant heavenly body (including planets, such as Venus)”, “source of inspiration”. The word Najma is derived from the N-J-M root which is used in many places in the Quran.

I call to witness the star when it goes down. (Quran 53:1)

3. Pictures of the Muslim Baby Name Najma Written in Arabic

Najma written in print and handwriting script (Naskh)

The Muslim name Najma written in naskh script
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