Najma
Fact sheet
- Name
- Najma
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The female first name Najma comes from Arabic and translates to 'the star'. In Arab and Muslim culture, Najma is a popular and widely used girl's name.
What does the name Najma mean?
Najma literally translates from Arabic as 'the star'. This name enjoys great popularity in the Arab and Muslim community. A prominent representative is the British singer Najma Akhtar. Variants of the name include Najima and Najmah, while the Germanized form is Nedschma. Male equivalents are Najm and Najim.
Where does the name Najma come from?
The origin of the name Najma lies in Arabic, where it means 'the star'.
How do you pronounce Najma?
Najma has a two-syllable pronunciation and is rendered as 'Naj-ma' [ˈnadʒma]. The voiced affricate sound in the middle gives the name a lively note. The open ending on -a provides a soft sound. Najma appears compact and expressive – concise at its core and warm in its resonance.
Popularity
In Germany, Najma is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Najma reached its best position in 2008 at 1,636th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given around 50 times as a first name, placing it 3,833rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,707th.
Nicknames & pet names
Nj / Sternchen
Famous people
- Najma Akhtar (singer from France)
Frequently asked questions about the name Najma
What does the name Najma mean?
Najma translates from Arabic as 'the star'.
Where does the name Najma come from?
The name Najma has its origins in Arabic and means 'star'.
How popular is the name Najma?
Najma enjoys great popularity in the Arab and Muslim community.