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Dur-e-Najaf: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“pearl of Najaf”

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در نجف

دُرِّ نجف

What Dur-e-Najaf means

Dur-e-Najaf (در نجف, Arabic دُرِّ نجف) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “pearl of Najaf”. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, د ر ر.

Dur-e-Najaf at a glance

Meaning
pearl of Najaf
Gender
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Faith
Muslim
Say it
dur-e-na-jaf
Syllables
4
Letters
9
First letter
D · د

Meaning of Dur-e-Najaf

In English
pearl of Najaf
اردو میں معنی
نجف کا موتی

Origin and history of Dur-e-Najaf

Arabic durr (pearl; Lane د ر ر) with Najaf, the city of Imam Ali's shrine; a name favoured in Shia families.

How to say and write Dur-e-Najaf

Say it
dur-e-na-jaf4 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Dur-e-Najaf
Urdu
در نجف
Original script
دُرِّ نجف
Other spellings
Durr-e-Najaf
Themes
Faith

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Questions about the name Dur-e-Najaf

What does the name Dur-e-Najaf mean?

Dur-e-Najaf means “pearl of Najaf”. In Urdu: نجف کا موتی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Dur-e-Najaf a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Dur-e-Najaf is a girl’s name.

Is Dur-e-Najaf a Muslim name?

Yes. Dur-e-Najaf is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Arabic durr (pearl; Lane د ر ر) with Najaf, the city of Imam Ali's shrine; a name favoured in Shia families.

How do you pronounce Dur-e-Najaf?

Say it “dur-e-na-jaf”: 4 syllables.

How do you write Dur-e-Najaf in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Dur-e-Najaf is written در نجف. In its original script: دُرِّ نجف.

What are other spellings of Dur-e-Najaf?

Dur-e-Najaf is also spelled Durr-e-Najaf.

Is the meaning of Dur-e-Najaf verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.