Najmin
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Najmin
Najmin derives from the Arabic root n-j-m, meaning "star" or "stars," with the suffix -in indicating plural or a descriptive quality, thus translating to "starry" or "of the stars." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures across the Middle East, South Asia, and among Islamic communities worldwide, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to other Arabic names.
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Etymology
Najmin derives from the Arabic root n-j-m, meaning "star" or "stars," with the suffix -in indicating plural or a descriptive quality, thus translating to "starry" or "of the stars." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures across the Middle East, South Asia, and among Islamic communities worldwide, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to other Arabic names.
Najmin currently ranks #4,598 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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