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Najat

/NAH-jat/Fulani & Swahili & Wolof · a girl’s name

A hopeful name for a child whose life brings relief and grace

In Fulani

How to say it
NAH-jat
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

NajatNadjat

In Swahili

How to say it
NAH-jaht
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon

From the same family

In Wolof

How to say it
na-JAAT
Given to
Girls
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
uncommon

From the same family