Najam

Najam Meaning & Origin

About Najam
The surname Najam is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "najm," which means "star" in Arabic. It is a common surname among Muslims and is often used as a given name as well. The name Najam is associated with qualities such as brightness, guidance, and leadership, symbolizing the shining light of a star.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Najam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Najam: 202
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,221
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Najam based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Najam is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NJM
🗽 NYSIIS
NAN
🔊 Soundex
N0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 Y AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/najam*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NJM', 'NHM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Najam in Braille

Here's how to represent Najam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Najam in braille

How to sign the name Najam using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Najam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Najam in sign language

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