Girl name
Nejla name meaning
“having large, wide eyes”
Nejla means having large, wide eyes. It comes from Arabic najlāʾ, a feminine adjective describing the size and breadth of the eyes. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it shares its origin with Necla, illustrating different Turkish spellings of the same Arabic source name.
What does Nejla mean?
Having large, wide eyes
In Turkish: iri ve geniş gözlü
Nejla comes from a traditional description of beauty centred on the eyes. In Turkish, it survives primarily as a personal name rather than an everyday adjective. Necla belongs to the same Arabic source; the spelling difference reflects pronunciation rather than a separate meaning.
Origin of the name Nejla
From Arabic najlāʾ, a feminine adjective describing large, wide eyes. The Turkish form adapts the Arabic pronunciation as Nejla.
Double names with Nejla
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nejla Renan
Meaning of each name
- Nejla: having large, wide eyes
- Renan: Singing, joyful vocal expression
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Maral Nejla
Meaning of each name
- Maral: female deer; hind
- Nejla: having large, wide eyes
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Nejla Müşerref
Meaning of each name
- Nejla: having large, wide eyes
- Müşerref: honored, accorded distinction
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Petek Nejla
Meaning of each name
- Petek: the wax comb built by bees
- Nejla: having large, wide eyes
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Nejla Burçin
Meaning of each name
- Nejla: having large, wide eyes
- Burçin: female deer; doe
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Elisanur Nejla
Meaning of each name
- Elisanur: Oath to God; light
- Nejla: having large, wide eyes
How to pronounce Nejla
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /neʒla/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نجلاء |
Is Nejla a girl’s name?
Yes, Nejla is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nejla does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 10 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Nejlâ
Names that sound like Nejla
Names with related meanings
- Gökçe♀Sky-blue
- İnci♀Pearl
- Ela♀Hazel
- İpek♀Silk
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Ayşegül♀A combination of Ayşe and rose
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Hümeyra♀Rosy, lightly reddish in complexion
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Gülce♀Rose-like
- Eda♀Graceful manner, charming bearing
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
Famous people named Nejla
- Nejlâ Ateş · b. 1932
- Nejla Işık · b. 1980
- Nejlâ Demir · b. 1988
- Nejla Demirci · b. 1971
- Nejla Guzonjic
- Nejla Cebeci Güler
- Nejla Çini
- Nejlâ Erdal
- Nejla Onay · b. 2002
- Nejlâ Yılmaz
FAQ about the name Nejla
What is the meaning of Nejla?
Nejla means “having large, wide eyes”. From Arabic najlāʾ, a feminine adjective describing large, wide eyes. The Turkish form adapts the Arabic pronunciation as Nejla.
Is Nejla a girl’s name?
Yes, Nejla is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nejla in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nejla nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nejla?
Nejla is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nejla have?
Nejla has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nejla?
Nejla does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 10 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Nejla?
Other spellings: Nejlâ.
What names go well with Nejla?
Some ideas: Nejla Renan; Maral Nejla; Nejla Müşerref.
Famous people named Nejla?
Notable people named Nejla include Nejlâ Ateş, Nejla Işık, Nejlâ Demir.
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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