MuslimName

نَجْم

Najm

نجم
Say it: NAJM · /nadʒm/
Boy nameArabicFound in the Quran
Meaning

“Star”

ستارہ

In the Quran

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ وَٱلنَّجْمِ إِذَا هَوَىٰ

تارے کی قسم جب غائب ہونے لگے

By the Star when it setteth,

Surah An-Najm (سُورَةُ النَّجۡمِ) · 53:1Read on Quran Majeed →
Verified (cited ayah contains the word)

What the references say

  • Dawat-e-Islami, Naam Rakhnay Kay Ahkamشاہِ خیر الانام صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وآلہ وسلم کے 119برکت والے نام Open →
  • Sultan Qaboos Encyclopedia of Arab Namesstar Open →
  • Quranic Arabic Corpusexact lemma: نَّجْم (Noun, 13x) Open →
  • Qabas Arabic lexiconroot ن ج م; gender Boy; type اسم; Same word (vowels match)

Questions about Najm

What does Najm mean?

Najm means “Star”. In Urdu: ستارہ.

Is Najm a boy or girl name?

Najm is a boy's name.

What is the origin of Najm?

Najm is of Arabic origin. Its Arabic root is ن ج م.

Is Najm in the Quran?

Found in the Quran. See Surah An-Najm, ayah 53:1.

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