Najla
نجلاء
/ NAJ-lah /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇱🇾 Libya
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Graceful
Meaning & Etymology
Large-eyed, resembling a gazelle
Large-eyed, resembling a gazelle
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic root نجل (najl), meaning ‘gazelle’ or ‘large-eyed’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > West Semitic > Central Semitic > Arabic
Cultural context
In Libyan culture, the name Najla is associated with beauty and grace, often symbolizing the elegance of a gazelle.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes beauty, grace, and the allure of large, expressive eyes.