Nejlâ means “wide-eyed”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Nejlâ is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Nejlâ mean?
Literal meaning
Nejlâ is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “wide-eyed”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
also spelled Nejla
Nejlâ in Turkish
What does Nejlâ mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nejlâ. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “wide-eyed” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Nejlâ come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Nejlâ a Turkish name?
Yes. Nejlâ is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Nejlâ across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NejlâLatin | Girl | same as above: “wide-eyed” | Editorial |
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 Nejlâ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nejlâ | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Nejlâ
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Nejlâ rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CanperverUnisex“soul-nourishing”same language (turkish)
- KorkmazBoy“fearless”same language (turkish)
- GüçsalanBoy“one who radiates strength”same language (turkish)
- AkkayaBoy“white rock”same language (turkish)
- YurtalUnisex“take the homeland”same language (turkish)
- GüntekinBoy“sun prince”same language (turkish)
- ŞideBoy“bright, radiant”same language (turkish)
- AkçaelBoy“fair realm”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Nejlâ
What does the name Nejlâ mean?
Nejlâ means “wide-eyed”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Nejlâ a girl's or a boy's name?
Nejlâ is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Nejlâ come from?
Nejlâ is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nejlâ?
Nejlâ is recorded for Turkish. 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 many syllables does Nejlâ have?
Nejlâ has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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