najm

Najm is an Arabic term meaning "star." It comes from the triconsonantal root N-J-M, which yields related words such as najm (star) and najmah (a feminine form used for the star). In modern usage, Najm is commonly a masculine given name in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities and is also found as a surname in some cases. Variants in spelling include Najem, Nijm, and Nejm, while feminine forms include Najma or Najmah.

In onomastics, Najm is often used in compound names that express praise or aspiration, for example Najmuddin or Najm al-Din, meaning "star of the faith" or "star of the religion." The name conveys auspicious or celestial associations and is widely used across the Arabic-speaking world and beyond.

In religious and literary contexts, An-Najm is the name of the 53rd chapter of the Qur'an, commonly translated as "The Star." The term also appears in Arabic poetry and prose as a symbol of guidance, beauty, or brilliance, reflecting its celestial meaning.

Beyond personal names, Najm appears in discussions of astronomy and navigation in Arabic-language sources, illustrating its original referent as a celestial body. The word continues to be used creatively in modern naming practices, literature, and cultural expression, maintaining its association with light, navigation, and celestial imagery.