Nagib

Nagib is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, commonly transliterated as Naguib, Nagib, or Najib. It derives from the Arabic Najib (نجيب), meaning noble, honorable, or eminent, and is used across Arabic-speaking regions, especially in Egypt and the Levant. The form Najīb is the standard Arabic transcription; English spellings vary depending on dialect and personal choice.

As a given name, Nagib is primarily male and is rarely used as a surname. In modern times, several notable individuals have borne the name. The Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz (1911–2006) won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1988, bringing wide recognition to the given name. Another prominent Egyptian bearer is Naguib Sawiris (born 1954), a businessman and tycoon who chairs Orascom Group. The name appears in literature, media, and public life within the Arab world and among Arabic-speaking communities worldwide.