Nadjima
نجيمة
/ nad-JEE-mah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇹🇩 Chad
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Graceful
Meaning & Etymology
Celestial
Celestial
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic word najm (star) with the feminine suffix -a.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > West Semitic > Arabic
Cultural context
In Chad, particularly among the Ouaddai people, the name Nadjima is associated with celestial bodies and is often given to girls born during the night or under a particularly bright star.
Symbolism
The name symbolises guidance, hope, and the connection between the earthly and the divine, often seen as a blessing for the child to shine brightly in life.