Najem

Najem is a masculine first name that is considered a variant of the Arabic name Najm (نجم). Its meaning is 'the star'.

What does the name Najem mean?

Najem, a masculine form of the name, is derived from the Arabic word Najm (نجم) and literally means 'the star'. In the Czech language, however, the name is translated as 'the rent'.

Where does the name Najem come from?

The name Najem has its roots in Arabic and means 'the star'. The Arabic term comes from najm (نجم), which means 'star'.

How do you pronounce Najem?

The pronunciation of Najem is soft and consists of two syllables. It is pronounced as 'Na-jem' [ˈnadʒɛm] or [naˈʒɛm] and begins with an open A sound. The voiced fricative sound in the middle provides a smooth tonal quality. The ending '-em' gives the name a calm, harmonious finish. Thus, Najem sounds warm, gentle, and balanced.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Najem enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2019 at rank 2,725. Over the last ten years, Najem has been chosen as a first name around 40 times, placing it 4,029th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 4,829th rank. The global popularity of Najem is reflected in its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Jimmy

Famous people

• Najem Wali (writer from Iraq)