Najla

Arabic

"bright eyes"

Najla Origin and Meaning

The name Najla is a girl's name.

Najla is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "wide-eyed" or "one with beautiful eyes." The name is popular in Middle Eastern countries, North Africa, and among Muslim communities worldwide. Najla has a melodic quality with its soft consonants and open vowel sounds. Though not frequently used in Western countries, it has gained some recognition through global cultural exchange. The name carries connotations of beauty, expressiveness, and perception. Najla is appreciated for being both distinctive and elegant, with a straightforward pronunciation despite being unfamiliar to some Western speakers. The name represents the beauty ideal of expressive eyes in Arabic culture.

Popularity of the name Najla

• 82 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2023

Famous People Named Najla

• Najla Jabor (1915 2001), Brazilian conductor & composer
• Najla Said Palestinian,American actress & writer