Najila
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Najila
Najila is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "n-j-l," which means "to rescue" or "to save," thus signifying a savior or one who rescues.
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Etymology
Najila is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "n-j-l," which means "to rescue" or "to save," thus signifying a savior or one who rescues. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Arabic-speaking communities, with historical usage across the Middle East, North Africa, and diaspora populations.
Najila currently ranks #15,364 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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