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NejlaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Young girl

Pronunciation: NEH-jlah

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Name
Nejla
Meaning
Young girl
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Pashto, Hindi, English
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
NEH-jlah
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Nejla mean?

Nejla is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Young girl". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: NEH-jlah. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

نجلا

نجلا یعنی ستارہ یا خوبصورت لڑکی

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

نجلا

النجلا تعني النجمة أو الفتاة الجميلة

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

NEH-jlah

IPA

/ˈnɛdʒ.lɑː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Nejla is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Young girl. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

Green

Lucky Stone

Aqeeq

Life Path Number

1

Numerology meaning: Independent and ambitious, with a strong sense of self and a desire for freedom.

Personality

Personality Traits

RighteousPeacefulM

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of innocence and purity, protected and hidden until marriage.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Nejla is a name with a rich cultural history in the Islamic world. The name conveys a sense of protective modesty,which is highly valued in Islamic societies. It is a name that signifies a young girl who is bonded by tradition to hide her beauty and innocence from the world, awaiting the right time and person to reveal them.
Spiritually, Nejla is a reminder of the importance of preserving one's inner purity and virtues, shielding them from the external world until the right moment comes. It is a name that represents the beliefs and values of Islamic modesty and chastity, which are deeply ingrained in the Islamic faith and culture. Nejla is an inspiration for women to uphold their faith, values and morals, and to wait for the right time and person to reveal themselves fully.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Various Islamic scholars and saints The name Nejla carried significant weight in that era.

Throughout Islamic history

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Nejla

Nejla means star or beautiful girl

🇵🇰Urdu

نجلا

نجلا یعنی ستارہ یا خوبصورت لڑکی

🇸🇦Arabic

نجلا

النجلا تعني النجمة أو الفتاة الجميلة

🇮🇳Hindi

नजला

नजला यानी तारा या सुंदर लड़की

🇦🇫Pashto

نجلا

نجلا دى ښکلې نجلې يا د ستوري په معنا

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