Boy name
Nejad name meaning
“lineage, ancestry; nobility”
Nejad means “lineage, ancestry” and “nobility.” It comes from Persian nežād and is used for boys in Türkiye. Nejat is a related spelling reflecting the Turkish pronunciation of the final consonant. A family tree extending through generations gives a concrete illustration of the name’s central meaning.
What does Nejad mean?
Lineage, ancestry; nobility
In Turkish: soy, köken; soyluluk
Nejat centers on ancestry and lineage, with nobility as an associated interpretation. Its Persian source also appeared within compounds in Ottoman usage. It resembles Necat in sound, but Necat comes from an Arabic word for deliverance and has a different etymological history.
Origin of the name Nejad
From Persian nežād, lineage or descent. Turkish forms include Nejad and Nejat, the latter reflecting the devoicing of final d.
How to pronounce Nejad
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /neʒad/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نژاد |
Is Nejad a boy’s name?
Yes, Nejad is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nejad does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
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Famous people named Nejad
- Nejad Erden Sav · b. 1904
FAQ about the name Nejad
What is the meaning of Nejad?
Nejad means “lineage, ancestry; nobility”. From Persian nežād, lineage or descent. Turkish forms include Nejad and Nejat, the latter reflecting the devoicing of final d.
Is Nejad a boy’s name?
Yes, Nejad is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Nejad in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nejad nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nejad?
Nejad is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Nejad have?
Nejad has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nejad?
Nejad does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Nejad?
Other spellings: Nejat.
Famous people named Nejad?
Notable people named Nejad include Nejad Erden Sav.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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