Nejim means “star”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Nejim is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Nejim mean?
يۇلتۇزLiteral meaning
Nejim (نەجىم) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “star” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Stars
Nejim in Uyghur
What does Nejim mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written نەجىم, نېجىم, Néjim (ULY transliteration), Nejim (ULY transliteration), Nijim, Néjim, نېجىم and نىجىم. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “star” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Nejim come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Nejim a Uyghur name?
Yes. Nejim is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Nejim across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | نەجىمArabic script نېجىمArabic script NijimLatin, variant NéjimLatin, variant نېجىمArabic script, variant نىجىمArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “star” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Nejim
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| نەجىم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| نېجىم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Néjim[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Nejim[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Nijim[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Néjim[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| نېجىم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| نىجىم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Nejim
Sibling names for Nejim
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Nejim rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZorixanGirl“Venus: beautiful, radiant star; morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- CholpanxanGirl“one who sparkles like the morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- ExternisaGirl“star among women”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- CholpanqizGirl“one who sparkles like the morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- AyzuhreGirl“beautiful moon; girl like the planet Venus”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- YultuzayGirl“girl like a star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- ZixrullaBoy“light of God, God's bright star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- “name of a star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
Common questions about Nejim
What does the name Nejim mean?
Nejim means “star”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Nejim a girl's or a boy's name?
Nejim is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Nejim come from?
Nejim is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nejim?
Nejim is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Nejim spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: نەجىم (Arabic script), نېجىم (Arabic script), Nijim (Latin), Néjim (Latin), نىجىم (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Nejim have?
Nejim has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: يۇلتۇز; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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