Najem

Najem Meaning & Origin

About Najem
The surname Najem is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "najm," meaning "star." It is a common surname among Arabic-speaking populations and is often used to denote someone who is associated with or has a connection to stars or celestial bodies. The name may have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered bright, shining, or exceptional in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Najem: 297
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66,553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Najem 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 Najem is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NJM
🗽 NYSIIS
NAN
🔊 Soundex
N0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EY1 JH M
🌐 IPA
/najem*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NJM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Najem in Braille

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

The name Najem in braille

How to sign the name Najem using Sign Language

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

The name Najem in sign language

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