Najat
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Najat
Najat is an Arabic name derived from the root word "najā" (نجا), meaning "to save" or "to rescue," thus the name signifies "salvation" or "deliverance." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, and has been borne by notable figures in Islamic and Arab history and culture.
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Etymology
Najat is an Arabic name derived from the root word "najā" (نجا), meaning "to save" or "to rescue," thus the name signifies "salvation" or "deliverance." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, and has been borne by notable figures in Islamic and Arab history and culture.
Najat currently ranks #14,747 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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