Boy's name · Word from the Quran
Najm: meaning and origin
نجم- Meaning
- Star
- Arabic
- نجم
- Say it
- NAJM
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Word from the Quran
- Also spelled
- Najam
- Source
- Quran 53:1
Where it comes from
"By the star when it sets" (Quran 53:1). Surah 53 carries its name.
وَٱلنَّجْمِ إِذَا هَوَىٰ
Surah An-Najm, 53:1 · Read it with translation and audio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Najm mean?
Star.
How do you pronounce Najm?
Say it as NAJM; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written نجم.
Is Najm in the Quran?
Yes. It appears in Surah An-Najm (53:1).
Is Najm a boy's or girl's name?
Najm is a boy's name.
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