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Najib

/nah-JEEB/Hausa & Somali & Swahili & Wolof · a boy’s name

“Noble and excellent in character”

In Hausa

How to say it
nah-JEEB
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
uncommon
For a girl
Najiba

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

NajibNajeeb

From the same family

01Naji“Safe, secure, and protected”Hausamale→︎02Najiba“Noble and excellent in character”Hausafemale→︎03Najiya“Safe, secure, and protected”Hausafemale→︎

In Somali

How to say it
na-JEEB
Given to
Boys
Used in
Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

NajibNajiib

From the same family

01Naji“Arabic-derived: saved, safe, rescued, or one who survives.”Somalimale→︎02Najiiba“A noble woman admired for her character and dignity”Somalifemale→︎03Najiya“Arabic-derived feminine name meaning saved, safe, rescued, or survivor.”Somalifemale→︎

In Swahili

How to say it
nah-JEEB
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Naji“One who comes safely through difficulties”Swahilimale→︎

In Wolof

How to say it
na-JEEB
Given to
Boys
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
rare