Nejra

Nejra is an Arabic first name for girls, which can be translated into German as "the Shining" and "the Bright."

What does the name Nejra mean?

Nejra is a female name of Arabic origin, whose meaning in German includes "the Shining" and "the Bright." The root of the name lies in the Arabic term nayyir (نيّر), which means "radiant," "bright," or "shining."

Where does the name Nejra come from?

The name Nejra is an Arabic girl's name that carries the meaning "the Shining." The etymology refers to the Arabic word nayyir (نيّر), which means bright, light, and shining.

How do you pronounce Nejra?

The name Nejra has a two-syllable structure and is characterized by a diphthong. It is pronounced as "Nej-ra" [ˈneɪ̯ʁa], with the sliding ei sound creating an open and flowing movement in the beginning part of the name. The open ending on -a gives the name a warm and gentle touch. This combination makes Nejra appear modern and feminine, lively in the beginning and harmonious in the ending.

Popularity

In Germany, Nejra is a common first name and currently ranks 3,210th on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2007, reaching 1,198th place. In the last ten years, Nejra has been given as a first name around 90 times, placing it 2,674th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,047th.

Nicknames & pet names

Nejri / Nejric / Neli / Neri

Similar first names

Famous people

• Islam (in Islam, the first woman to accept Islam was named "Nejra")