Nazima
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nazima
Nazima is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "nazm," meaning "to arrange, organize, or put in order," with the name conveying the sense of "organized" or "one who arranges." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and communities across the Arab world, South Asia, and the broader Islamic diaspora, with historical usage documented among educated and aristocratic families in regions like Egypt and India.
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Etymology
Nazima is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "nazm," meaning "to arrange, organize, or put in order," with the name conveying the sense of "organized" or "one who arranges." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and communities across the Arab world, South Asia, and the broader Islamic diaspora, with historical usage documented among educated and aristocratic families in regions like Egypt and India.
Nazima currently ranks #3,998 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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