Meaning
Intimate friend (نجيّ), or saved/safe (ناجي)
Name meaning
- Origin / language
- Arabic
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- Traditional Arabic names
Language and spelling
Naji can represent نجيّ, an intimate friend, or ناجي, saved/safe. The latter has a long first vowel; checking the Arabic writing prevents exchanging two related but different meanings.
Sources
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Entry reviewed: 2026-10-26
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