This is a list of submitted names in which the language is Semitic.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Nadāya f BabylonianMeaning uncertain, possibly derived from the Akkadian element
nadānu ("gift, tribute, payment").
Nafs f ArabicMeans "soul" in Arabic. It has common usage in Egypt and Iran.
Naglaa f Arabic (Egyptian)Alternate transcription of Arabic نجلاء (see
Najla). This corresponds more closely with the Egyptian Arabic pronunciation of the name.
Naguib m Arabic (Egyptian)Alternate transcription of Arabic نجيب (see
Najib). This corresponds more closely with the Egyptian Arabic pronunciation of the name.
Nahid m ArabicMeans "rising, getting up" in Arabic, from the root ناهض
(nahaḍa) meaning "to rise".
Nahir m & f ArabicDerived from the Arabic root نهير (
nahir), which refers to flowing water or a small river,
Najah f & m ArabicMeans "success, prosperity" in Arabic.
Najat f ArabicMeans "salvation, rescue, deliverance" in Arabic.
Najdat m ArabicMeans "bravery, courage in battle" in Arabic.
Najeemuddin m ArabicMeans "brilliance of the faith, radiance of religion", derived from Arabic
نَجْم (
najm) "star, luminary" and
دين (
din) "religion, faith".
Najih m ArabicMeans "successful, prosperous, fortunate" in Arabic, from the root نجح
(najaḥa) meaning "to suceed".
Najila f Arabic (Egyptian)The name Najila is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "bright eyes". Pretty and feminine Arabic name.
Najm ad-Din m ArabicMeans "star of the religion" from Arabic نجم
(najm) meaning "star" combined with دين
(dīn) meaning "religion, faith, belief".
Najmul m Arabic (Archaic)Famous monnikers include Najmul Millat, an Islamic jurist, and Najmul Hoda, a writer and scholar.
Nakheel m & f ArabicPlural form of
Nakhlah, means "date palm," but it also means "something that is purified."
Nanāya-kānat f BabylonianPossibly means "
Nanaya has gathered", deriving from the Akkadian element
kanāšu ("to gather in (harvest, people)").
Naqai m Ancient HebrewMeans "innocent." Compare Arabic
Naqi. Features in Sanhedrin 43a in the Talmud, during an apocryphal description of the death of
Yeshua the Nazarene, as one of his five disciples... [
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Naqib m Arabic, PersianDerived from the Arabic noun نقيب
(naqib) meaning "chief, leader, captain". Known bearers of this name include the Afghan cricketer Naqib Nangarhari (b. 1998) and the Persian storyteller Naqib ol Mamalek, who is the author of the popular Persian epic
Amir Arsalan (19th century AD).
Naqibullah m Arabic, AfghanDerived from the Arabic noun نقيب
(naqib) meaning "chief, leader, captain" (see
Naqib) combined with the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God" (see
Allah).... [
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Narsai m AssyrianAssyrian or Syriac form of
Narseh. This name was borne by a notable Syriac poet-theologian from the 5th century AD.
Nasif m ArabicMeans "just, fair, one who shares equally" in Arabic, from the root نصف
(nasafa) meaning "to divide in half, to share equally between". This transcription represents two related yet distinct Arabic names: ناصف, in which the first vowel is long, and ناصيف, in which both the first and second vowel are long.
Nasih m Arabic, Indonesian, DhivehiMeans "adviser, counselor, guide" in Arabic, from the root نصح
(naṣaḥa) meaning "to give sincere advice, to counsel". This transcription represents two related yet distinct names: ناصح (with a long first vowel) and نصيح (with a long second vowel).
Nasimullah m Arabic, AfghanThe first element of this name is likely derived from either the Arabic noun نَسِيم
(nasim) meaning "breeze" (see
Nasim) or from the Arabic noun نَاظِم
(nazim) meaning "organizer" (see
Nazim)... [
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Nasir al-Din m ArabicMeans "supporter of the faith" from Arabic ناصر/نصير
(nasir) meaning "helper, supporter" and دين
(dīn) meaning "religion, faith".
Nasr al-Din m ArabicMeans "victory of the religion" from Arabic نصر
(naṣr) meaning "triumph, victory" combined with دين
(dīn) meaning "religion, faith".
Nasratullah m ArabicDerived from the Arabic noun
nasrah meaning "help, aid, assistance" (see
Nasrat and compare
Nasser) combined with the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God" (see
Allah).... [
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Nasri m & f Arabic, Indonesian, MalayMeans "my victory" or "my help" from Arabic نصر
(nasr) meaning "victory" or نصر
(nasara) meaning "to help, to assist, to support". It is sometimes used as a feminine name in Indonesia.
Nasrullah m Arabic, Urdu, Indonesian, MalayMeans "victory of
Allah" from Arabic نصر
(nasr) meaning "victory, triumph" combined with الله
(Allah). Known bearers of this name include the Afghan crown prince Nasrullah Khan (1874–1920) and the Pakistani politician Nasrullah Khan Khattak (1923-2009).
Natar m MandaeanEtymology uncertain, possibly from the Mandaic
natar meaning "safeguard, watch".
Naveh m & f HebrewThis name has some meanings: The first is "beautiful" (from the name
Nava). And the second is "oasis" (from the name
Neveh).
Nawfa f ArabicThe name means exalted, wise. It also means “Nova” in english.
Nawfal m ArabicMeans "generous" in Arabic, also an archaic word meaning "sea, ocean".
Nawraa f ArabicNawraa' includes meanings of "beauty", "purity", and "radiancy". It is a derivative of
Noor 1, which means "glowing light".
Nazeem m ArabicMeaning organised or orderly. A famous bearer is Nazeem, a redguard from the game Skyrim.
Nazir m HebrewMeans "prince, ruler, as consecrated, separate, an unpruned vine, undressed vine".
Nazmi m Arabic, Albanian, Turkish, MalayMeans "rhythmic, systematic" in Arabic, from the word نَظَمَ
(naẓama) meaning "to organise, to arrange, to put in order".
Nazmiyeh f ArabicIt means "poem" in Arabic. This is the name of a protagonist in Susan Abulhawa's novel
The Blue Between Sky and Water (2015).
Nazr m ArabicMeans "to look, to see" in Arabic. In Islam, nazr is is a commitment to carry out an act. Notable bearer of this name is Nazr Mohammed (1977—), an American professional basketball player.
Nedebeus m Ancient Hebrew (Hellenized, Rare)Latinized form of the Greek form of Hebrew נדבאי (Nadvay). Nebedeus was the father of
Ananias, the Jewish high priest from about 47 to 58 AD. Ananias is mentioned in both Acts 23 and the writings of
Josephus, but only Josephus mentions the name of his father, Nebedeus.
Ne'ehevet f Ancient Hebrewderived from
נאהבת meaning "beloved", which is a derivative of the root
אהב meaning "love"
Negev m & f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)The Negev is the southern region of the land of Israel, desert area with a lot of sand, during the day it is very hot, and at night it is very cold. ... [
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Negm m Arabic (Egyptian)Alternate transcription of Arabic نجم (see
Najm). This corresponds more closely with the Egyptian Arabic pronunciation of the name.
Nera f Croatian, HebrewFeminine form of
Ner. It also means "candle" in Hebrew (hence may be given to girls born during Hanukkah).
Neshad f ArabicThe name is a Arabic name and it’s for a girl
Nesya f Hebrew (Modern)Combination of the name
Nes with the letters יה (which are part of the name of God) means "Miracle of God" in Hebrew.
Netalee f HebrewAlternate transcription of Hebrew נטעלי (see
Netali). This is the birth name of Israeli-born American actress Natalie Portman (1981-), born Neta-Lee Hershlag.
Netali f HebrewMeans "my seedling" from Hebrew נֶטַע
(neta) "seedling, plant" (see
Neta) combined with לִי
(li) "for me, to me" or "I have". This is a modern Hebrew name often given to girls born on Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish Arbor Day or Holiday of Trees.
Netzar m Ancient HebrewMeans "branch, shoot." Compare
Nazareth, which stems from the same word. Netzar features in Sanhedrin 43a in the Talmud, during an apocryphal description of the death of
Yeshua the Nazarene, as one of his five disciples... [
more]
Nev m HebrewShort form of
Yaniv. A known bearer of this name is Yaniv "Nev" Schulman (b. 1984), an Israeli-American producer, actor and photographer.