Naja name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Inuktitut, Arabic and Old Greek
Usage: Arabic, Inuktitut and African
Pronunciation: nah-ha
Meaning: Success, Younger Sister, Eternal Salvation and Successful
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What does Naja mean?

Used in African, Inuktitut and Arabic noteworthy, Naja means "Success, Younger Sister, Eternal Salvation or Successful" has its roots in Old Greek, Inuktitut and Arabic is used as a gender-neutral name .

Naja is derived from Najila. Najila's meaning is Bright Eyes is used in Arabic. Naja is resulted from Naida. Naida is variation of imperishable and darling Nada. Meaning of Naida is A Nymph, The Word Naiein Meaning to Flow and Water Nymph has its origin in Slavonic and Old Greek.

How do I pronounce Naja?

Two syllabled Naja is most commonly pronounced as nah-ha. There should be emphasis on first NAH syllable while speaking. NAH-ya is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Naja

Najagtâĸ, Najagtâva

Names that rhyme with Naja

How popular is the name Naja?

A common name in United States with over 1247 new-borns have been given the name since 1964. At the peak of its usage in 1998, it ranked 1218th when 150 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Also, Naja is a common name in Denmark given to over 1942 babies in 11 years. Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 2013, 203 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 30th position.

Additionally, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 11 times

Naja is a rare baby name in England and Wales where it may not be used now since it isn't seen since 1999.

Naja is a common name in Nigeria, India, Yemen, Indonesia and Slovenia while somewhat familiar name in Tanzania, Syria, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Greenland, Brazil, Oman, Morocco and United Arab Emirates. At least, 20000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202300121347
202200103339
202100121177
201900104489
201800156545
201600940511
201500108539
201400109459
201300960411
201200112519
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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What numbers say about Naja?

To have letter A as your capstone in your name represents your wild personality, individuality, originality and ambitious spirit. People envy your success and personal life, and would give just anything to be like you. You want an extraordinary life. And by focusing on something other than material will get you one. When it comes to life goals and career, you always give your best. Once you distance yourself from everything you know inspiration will walk into your life again.

You would love these names similar to Naja

  •  Anah - Used predominantly in German and Arabic unheard-of, Anah has its origin in Hebrew, Anah means "Perseverance or Patience" is aimed at both genders
  •  Hayaam - Unisex name Hayaam has origin in Arabic and is especially used in Hindi and Marathi languages, meaning of Hayaam is "Deliriously in Love"
  •  Fakeehah - Fakeehah's meaning is Cheerful or Fruit is used in Arabic and Sindhi is used as a baby girl name
  •  Akifah - Girl name Akifah is primarily used in Sindhi and Arabic, Akifah means "Busy or Intent"
  •  Ishmael means God Hears or In the Bible Ismael was Son of Abraham by Sarah's Egyptian Slave Woman Hagar is a boy name principally used in Hindi and Gujarati has origin in Hebrew

Famous people named Naja

  • Naja Marie Aidt, Danish language poet and writer
  • Najaa Young in Blood First as Writer
  • Naja Hill in Open House as Actress
  • Najarra Townsend in Contracted as Actress

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Danmarks Statistik, https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/borgere/navne
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