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Nagmeldin نجم الدين m ArabicAlternate transcription of Arabic نجم الدين (see
Najm ad-Din). This spelling is chiefly used in Sudan.
Naguib نجيب m Arabic (Egyptian)Alternate transcription of Arabic نجيب (see
Najib). This corresponds more closely with the Egyptian Arabic pronunciation of the name.
Nahid ناهض m ArabicMeans "rising, getting up" in Arabic, from the root ناهض
(nahaḍa) meaning "to rise".
Nahir نهير m & f ArabicDerived from the Arabic root نهير (
nahir), which refers to flowing water or a small river,
Najah نجاح f & m ArabicMeans "success, prosperity" in Arabic.
Najat نجاة f ArabicMeans "salvation, rescue, deliverance" in Arabic.
Najdat نجدة m ArabicMeans "bravery, courage in battle" in Arabic.
Najeemuddin نَجِيم الدين m ArabicMeans "brilliance of the faith, radiance of religion", derived from Arabic
نَجْم (
najm) "star, luminary" and
دين (
din) "religion, faith".
Najih ناجح 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.
Najima نجمة f ArabicFrom Arabic نجمة (najima) meaning "star".
Najm ad-Din نجم الدين m ArabicMeans "star of the religion" from Arabic نجم
(najm) meaning "star" combined with دين
(dīn) meaning "religion, faith, belief".
Najmi نجمي m & f Arabic, Malay, IndonesianMeans "astral, celestial, star-like" in Arabic, from the word نجم
(najm) meaning "star".
Najmul m Arabic (Archaic)Famous monnikers include Najmul Millat, an Islamic jurist, and Najmul Hoda, a writer and scholar.
Nakheel نَخِيل m & f ArabicPlural form of
Nakhlah, means "date palm," but it also means "something that is purified."
Namur نمر m ArabicFrom Arabic نمر (namur) meaning "tiger".
Naqib نقيب 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 نقيب الله 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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Nasih ناصح, نصيح 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).
Nasihah ناصحة, نصيحة f Arabic, MalayAlternate transcription of Arabic ناصحة or نصيحة (see
Nasiha), as well as the Malay form.
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 ناصر الدين, نصير الدين m ArabicMeans "supporter of the faith" from Arabic ناصر/نصير
(nasir) meaning "helper, supporter" and دين
(dīn) meaning "religion, faith".
Nasr al-Din نصر الدين 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 نصري 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 نصر الله 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).
Nawfa f ArabicThe name means exalted, wise. It also means “Nova” in english.
Nawfal نوفل m ArabicMeans "generous" in Arabic, also an archaic word meaning "sea, ocean".
Nawraa نَوراء f ArabicNawraa' includes meanings of "beauty", "purity", and "radiancy". It is a derivative of
Noor 1, which means "glowing light".
Nawwaf نواف m ArabicMeans "elevated, lofty, high" in Arabic.
Nazeem نَظِيم m ArabicMeaning organised or orderly. A famous bearer is Nazeem, a redguard from the game Skyrim.
Nazmi نظمي 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 نَظَر 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.
Negm نجم m Arabic (Egyptian)Alternate transcription of Arabic نجم (see
Najm). This corresponds more closely with the Egyptian Arabic pronunciation of the name.
Neshad f ArabicThe name is a Arabic name and it’s for a girl
Nezha f Arabic (Maghrebi)From Arabic نزاهة
(nazaha) meaning "integrity, honesty, virtuousness" (chiefly Moroccan).
Nidali نضالي f ArabicFeminine of
Nidal. It means 'my struggle' in Arabic as the final 'i' means 'my, mine'. Nidali is the main protagonist of Randa Jararr book 'A Map of Home: a Novel' published in 2008.
Nila f Arabic (Egyptian)Derived from the Egyptian Arabic word نِيلَة (
nilah) meaning "water hyacinth" (
Indigofera genus).
Nilah نِيلَة f ArabicMeans “water hyacinth” (scientific name Eichhornia) in Arabic. It can also refer to the indigo pigment extracted from said plants.
Nimmur m ArabicArabic for Tiger used often by christian lebanese. Famous Nimmur: President Cammille Nimmur Chamoun
Nirvana f English (Rare), Arabic (Egyptian)Borrowed from Sanskrit निर्वाण
(nirvana), meaning "blown out, extinguished" and referring to a state of paradise or heightened pleasure. Its use in the United States started sporadically in the 1970s and the rock band Nirvana (1987-1994) may have helped it to rise further in later years.
Nisar نثار m Arabic, UrduMeans "sacrifice" or "avenge, retaliate" in Arabic.
Nizam ad-Din نظام الدين m ArabicMeans "order of the faith" from Arabic نظام
(niẓām) meaning "system, order, method" combined with دين
(dīn) meaning "religion, faith".
Noaf نوف f ArabicMeans "highest point of the mountain'or "peak" in Arabic.
Noorulzahraa نور الزهراء f ArabicIt's a compund word of the arabic words for "light" and "flower". Therefor it means "light of the flower"
Noraly f ArabicIt's a variant of an Arabic name, that means "Light of God", or "God is my light".
Noura نورة f ArabicDerived from Arabic نَوْرَة
(nawra) meaning "blossom, bloom".
Nourah نورة, نورا f ArabicAlternate transcription of Arabic نورة or نورا (see
Nura).
Nouran نوران f ArabicMeans "of light" or "like light" in Arabic (compare
Nur).
Nouri m Arabic (Maghrebi)Means "my light" from Arabic نُور
(nūr) meaning "light, brightness" (chiefly Tunisian).
Noussair m Arabic (Maghrebi)Maghrebi form of
Nusayr. Notable bearers of this name include the Moroccan soccer players Noussair El Maimouni (b. 1991) and Noussair Mazraoui (b. 1997).
Nun m ArabicPossibly means "great fish" in Arabic. The name of a biblical figure, the father of
Joshua.
Nuqi f ArabicMeaning "Pure" in Arabic, Nuqi Was the Sister of Lagneía,Iremía, and Kakóvoulos, and The Only Daughter and Youngest Child of Sahar 'Aswad.
Nurah نورة, نورا f ArabicAlternate transcription of Arabic نورة or نورا (see
Nura).
Nur al-Huda نور الهدى f & m ArabicMeans "light of the guidance" in Arabic, from نور
(nūr) meaning "light" combined with هدى
(hudā) meaning "right guidance, right path".
Nur al-Nisa نورالنساء f ArabicMeans "light of women" from نور (
nūr) meaning "light" combined with نساء (
nisāʾ) meaning "women
Nur ud-dunya نورالدنيا m ArabicMeans "light of the world" from
نور (
nur) meaning "light" and
دنيا (
dunya) meaning "world"
Nur uz Zaman الزمان m ArabicMeans "light of the time" in Arabic, from
نور (
nur) meaning "light" and
زمان (
zaman) meaning "time, age, era"
Nusaibah نسيبة f Arabic (Archaic)It means ‘nurturing’. It is the name of one of the first women to convert to Islam and a companion of Muhammad.
Nusair نُصَيْر m ArabicMeans "Victory" or "Triumph' in Arabic
Nuseir نصير m ArabicThis name means “victory”, “triumph” in Arabic.
Ohda عُهْدَة f ArabicMeans "responsibility, guardianship" in Arabic.
Ola علا f ArabicMeans "dignity", "honor", and "glory".
Omeira f Arabic (Rare)Derived from arabic origins and is associated with affluence and vitality, specifically translates to rich or prosperous.
Omnia f Arabic (Egyptian)Means "wish, hope".
Amani "wishes" is the Arabic plural form of the same noun and is also used as a given name.
Onays أُنَيْس m ArabicMeans "close friend, friendly" in Arabic.
Ons f Arabic (Maghrebi, Rare)Possibly means "gladness, removal of fear" or from Arabic أَنْسَ
(ʾansa) meaning "to forget". A known bearer is Ons Jabeur (1994–), a Tunisian tennis player.