Naja

nah-ha, NAH-ya
Greenlandic, Arabic or Navajo
"boy's younger sister; success; or silver hands"

Naja Origin and Meaning

The name Naja is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "boy's younger sister; success; or silver hands".

One of several similar feminine names often found in the Muslim world but also a Native American name. And in Greenlandic, Naja means "a boy's younger sister", which could be a sweet connection to a big brother. It's a relatively popular name in Denmark.

Naja Popularity

Famous People Named Naja

  • Naja Marie Aidt
    Danish poet
  • Naya Rivera
    actress (Glee)
  • Naja Abelsen
    Danish,Greenlandic painter and illustrator

Naja in Pop Culture

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  • Naja
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