1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Najma
| Short meaning of Najma | Star See below for detailed meaning |
|---|---|
| How to pronounce Najma | NUmber + Jump + MUst British English. Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable. |
| Original Spelling | نَجْمَة (Najma written in Arabic) |
| Alternate spellings of Najma | Najmah Najmeh Nejma Nagma All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling. |
| Quranic Nature & Root (Learn more...) | Quranic Nature Indirectly Mentioned (the name's triliteral root is used in the Quran) Quranic Root N J M All Quranic baby names derived from N-J-M: ...See all 12 names at the N-J-M root page |
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)
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