Najah (Arabic: نجاح, najāḥ) is an Arabic unisex given name and surname that directly translates to “success.” The word derives from the Arabic root n-j-ḥ, which carries connotations of achieving victory, triumph, or accomplishing one's goals. In the Quran, related verbal forms appear in verses such as “and whosoever succeeds [najāḥ]…” conveying divine or worldly success. While commonly used across the Arab world and Muslim-majority countries, the name’s literal meaning makes it an auspicious choice often given in hope for a successful life. As a given name, Najah appears in diverse cultural contexts. Notable bearers include the Syrian politician and former vice president Najah al-Attar (born 1933), minister of culture for many years; Najah Ali (born 1980), an Iraqi Olympian boxer; and Najah Bazzy, an American humanitarian and interfaith leader of Arab American heritage. The name is also present in the arts: Najah Salam (1931–2023) was a celebrated Lebanese singer and film actress who helped shape modern Arabic music. Among men bearing the name are Najah al-Shammari (b. 1967), an Iraqi minister, and sports figures like Najah Hamadi (b. 1984), a Tunisian footballer, and Najah Al-Masaeed (b. 1977), an Emirati poet and media personality. Etymology and Usage The meaning of Najah is routinely given as “success; victory; simplicity, relief, ease, and clearness,” reflecting the semantic range of the triliteral root. In North Africa, the name is often given to daughters, though it remains strictly unisex across the Arab world. Its use sometimes overlaps with names like Majd (“glory”) or Fawz (“triumph”). Notable Bearers as Surname and Single Name As a surname, Najah appears among Moroccan football players such as Abderrahim Najah and Anass Najah. The name has historical resonance in Mandaean religious communities: Najah Choheili is a contemporary Iranian Mandaean priest and leading figure in diaspora-facing Mandaean associations. Related Names The girl name Bushra (“good news”) shares a thematic connection with Najah’s optimism. Lexical siblings include fixed expression “bil-najāḥ” (‎بِالنَّجاح‎ = “with success”), a common valediction, and the synonym forms Naja’ and Najat. No direct English-specific variants exist, but the ubiquitous name Success matches Najah in literal meaning. Meaning: Success, victory Origin: Arabic root n-j-ḥ Type: Unisex given name and surname Usage: Predominantly in Arabic-speaking countries and Muslim diaspora