Najla
Wide-eyed — from a root whose other branch means offspring, giving nasl, 'progeny'.
- Root
- n-j-l (ن-ج-ل)
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Wide-eyed
- Origin
- Arabic
Meaning and root
From n-j-l (ن-ج-ل). *Najlāʾ* describes wide, large eyes — a standard term of praise in classical description.
The other branch
The same root gives *najl*, 'offspring', and stands beside *nasl* in the vocabulary of progeny — so a genealogy may describe someone as the *najl* of their father. Arabic roots often run in more than one direction, and this is a clear case.
Frequently asked questions
What does Najla mean?
Wide-eyed, a term of praise in classical description. The same root gives najl, 'offspring', used in genealogies alongside nasl.
Sources
- ابن منظور، لسان العرب، 711هـ — مادة: نجل
Last reviewed: 2026-07-27