Boy name
Najib name meaning
“noble, exceptionally gifted”
Najib is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning noble or exceptionally gifted. It comes from the Arabic word najīb, which describes noble lineage or outstanding ability. Nadjib is a related spelling variant, drawing on the same Arabic source word and its meanings of nobility and ability.
What does Najib mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Najib
Najib comes from Arabic najīb, describing noble lineage or outstanding ability.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Najib in Islam and the Quran
Najib does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Najib
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Najib, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Najib: noble, exceptionally gifted
- Afifuddin: one who is chaste in religion
- Syaipul: sword
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Meaning of each word
- Najib: noble, exceptionally gifted
- Kabir: great, mighty
- Abiyyu: dignified, unwilling to accept humiliation
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Najib Fuadi
Meaning of each word
- Najib: noble, exceptionally gifted
- Fuadi: my heart, the inner heart
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Tajul Najib Abdussamad
Meaning of each word
- Tajul: crown; an opening compound-name element
- Najib: noble, exceptionally gifted
- Abdussamad: servant of God, the Eternal Refuge
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Najib Dhofir
Meaning of each word
- Najib: noble, exceptionally gifted
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
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Meaning of each word
- Najib: noble, exceptionally gifted
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
- Tjahjadin: light of religion
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How to pronounce Najib
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nadʒib/ |
| Arabic script | نجيب |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦗꦶꦧ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮏᮤᮘ᮪ |
Is Najib a boy’s name?
Yes, Najib is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Najib ranks #1,100 among boy names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Najib
Names with related meanings
- Agus♂Great, venerable
- Ali♂Exalted, high in rank
- Bambang♂A young nobleman or warrior
- Agung♂Great, exalted, majestic
- Adi♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Maulana♂Our lord, our protector
- Effendi♂Sir, a respectful designation
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Mulyadi♂Noble and excellent
- Syarif♂Honourable, noble, distinguished
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
Famous people named Najib
- Najib Anwar · b. 1955
- Najib Hamas
- A Najib Umar · b. 1954
- H. M. Najib Taufieq · b. 1958
- M. Najib Subroto
- Moh. Najib Umar
- Najib Hamas · b. 1968
- Najib Subroto · b. 1963
- Najib Zakaria · b. 1984
FAQ about the name Najib
What is the meaning of Najib?
Najib means noble, exceptionally gifted. Najib comes from Arabic najīb, describing noble lineage or outstanding ability.
Is Najib a boy’s name?
Yes, Najib is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Najib?
Najib is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Najib in the Quran?
Najib does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Najib have?
Najib has 2 syllables (Na-jib) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Najib?
Najib ranks #1,100 among boy names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Najib?
Other spellings: Nadjib.
What full names go well with Najib?
Some ideas: Najib Afifuddin Syaipul; Najib Kabir Abiyyu; Najib Fuadi.
Famous people named Najib?
Notable people named Najib include Najib Anwar, Najib Hamas, A Najib Umar.
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