Arabic · Nature & Environment
نجمة
najma
Star
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
A point of light visible in the night sky.
Example
نرى النجوم في الصحراء بوضوح.
We see the stars clearly in the desert.
Etymology
The word نجمة (najma) originates from the root نجم (j-m), meaning star. It historically represents celestial bodies and their significance in various cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
نجمة is widely used in everyday speech and written texts, appropriate in both formal and informal registers to denote stars.
Literary Heritage
Referenced in poetry and folk tales across the Arab world.