Najada
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Najada
Najada derives from the Arabic root n-j-d, meaning "to help," "to rescue," or "to aid," with the name literally signifying "helper" or "savior." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and among Persian-speaking populations, with historical usage documented in medieval Islamic literature and contemporary Middle Eastern cultures.
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Etymology
Najada derives from the Arabic root n-j-d, meaning "to help," "to rescue," or "to aid," with the name literally signifying "helper" or "savior." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and among Persian-speaking populations, with historical usage documented in medieval Islamic literature and contemporary Middle Eastern cultures.
Najada currently ranks #17,315 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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