Girl name
Najla name meaning
“having large, wide eyes”
Najla is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning “having large, wide eyes.” Its source is najlāʾ, an Arabic feminine adjective describing eyes of that appearance. The name preserves the descriptive meaning of its source word, with both size and width included in the interpretation.
What does Najla mean?
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Najla
From Arabic najlāʾ, a feminine adjective describing large, wide eyes.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Najla in Islam and the Quran
Najla 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 Najla
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Najla, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Najla: having large, wide eyes
- Adawiyah: associated with the Adi tribe
- Muna: wishes, aspirations
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Meaning of each word
- Najla: having large, wide eyes
- Khoiriyah: good, benevolent
- Fitria: relating to innate nature
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Najla Musrifah
Meaning of each word
- Najla: having large, wide eyes
- Musrifah: supervisor, guide
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Meaning of each word
- Khairani: associated with goodness
- Najla: having large, wide eyes
- Salsa: spring in paradise
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Najla Santri
Meaning of each word
- Najla: having large, wide eyes
- Santri: student of religion at a pesantren
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Meaning of each word
- Najla: having large, wide eyes
- Yasmin: jasmine flower
- Medina: city, urban settlement
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How to pronounce Najla
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nadʒla/ |
| Arabic script | نجلاء |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦗ꧀ꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮏ᮪ᮜ |
Is Najla a girl’s name?
Yes, Najla is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Najla ranks #2,594 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Najla
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Ayu♀Lovely, beautiful
- Indah♀Lovely, pleasing to behold
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Linda♀Beautiful, lovely
- Endah♀Beautiful, pleasing to the eye
- Asri♂♀Lovely and pleasing to behold
- Hasanah♀Good, beautiful
- Euis♀Beautiful, lovely
- Sundari♀Beautiful woman
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Zein♂♀Beauty, adornment
Famous people named Najla
- Najla Khairani
- Najla · b. 1994
- Najla Ashifa · b. 1996
FAQ about the name Najla
What is the meaning of Najla?
Najla means having large, wide eyes. From Arabic najlāʾ, a feminine adjective describing large, wide eyes.
Is Najla a girl’s name?
Yes, Najla is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Najla?
Najla is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Najla in the Quran?
Najla does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Najla have?
Najla has 2 syllables (Naj-la) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Najla?
Najla ranks #2,594 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Najla?
Some ideas: Najla Adawiyah Muna; Najla Khoiriyah Fitria; Najla Musrifah.
Famous people named Najla?
Notable people named Najla include Najla Khairani, Najla, Najla Ashifa.
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