The nameNajet

Najet is a girl's name, a North African spelling of Najat.

Meaning

From the Arabic najat, "salvation, deliverance".

Origin

Arabic.

History

First given in France around 1960, Najet peaked in the mid 1980s, then became very rare.

Popularity of the name Najet

Najet in France

4269thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1985peak year (45 births)
960babies named Najet in France since 1900
02345 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Najet was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 360 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Najet. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1985. Half of all babies named Najet in France were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Najet mean?

From the Arabic najat, "salvation, deliverance".

What is the origin of the name Najet?

Arabic.

Is Najet a girl's or a boy's name?

Najet is a girl's name.