Boy name
Nücûmi name meaning
“relating to stars; stellar”
Nücûmi means “relating to stars” or “stellar” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. It is formed by adding an Arabic relational suffix to nujūm, “stars,” the plural of najm, “star.” A cluster of stars in the night sky provides a concrete image of its meaning.
What does Nücûmi mean?
Relating to stars; stellar
In Turkish: yıldızlarla ilgili; yıldızlara ait
Nücûmi expresses a relationship to stars collectively rather than to one particular star. In Ottoman texts, nujum also appears in vocabulary concerning the study and interpretation of celestial bodies. The name reflects that historical adjective formation and is related to Necmi, though their bases are plural and singular respectively.
Origin of the name Nücûmi
Nücûmi is formed from Arabic nujum, 'stars,' with a relational suffix. Nujum is the plural of Arabic najm, 'star.'
How to pronounce Nücûmi
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Ottoman Turkish | نجومى |
| Arabic | نجومي |
Is Nücûmi a boy’s name?
Yes, Nücûmi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nücûmi 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
Names that sound like Nücûmi
Names with related meanings
- Tarık♂Night visitor
- Uzay♂The vast expanse containing celestial bodies
- Necmettin♂Star of the faith
- Süreyya♂♀The Pleiades star cluster
- Necmi♂Of a star
- Süha♂Alcor, the faint star in Ursa Major
- Ülker♂♀The Pleiades star cluster in Taurus
- Süheyl♂Canopus, a bright southern star
- Şahap♂Bright flame
- Sakıp♂Piercing
- Necmeddin♂Star of the faith
- Şahabettin♂Bright star or light of the faith
FAQ about the name Nücûmi
What is the meaning of Nücûmi?
Nücûmi means “relating to stars; stellar”. Nücûmi is formed from Arabic nujum, 'stars,' with a relational suffix. Nujum is the plural of Arabic najm, 'star.'
Is Nücûmi a boy’s name?
Yes, Nücûmi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Nücûmi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nücûmi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nücûmi?
Nücûmi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nücûmi have?
Nücûmi has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nücûmi?
Nücûmi 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.
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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