Nagib

Nagib is an alternate transcription of Arabic نجيب (see Najib). Derived from the Arabic root n-j-b meaning "to be noble" or "to be distinguished," the name Najib carries connotations of nobility, excellence, and high birth. In the Arabic-speaking world, Nagib is less common than the standard transliteration Najib or Naguib, but it appears as a variant used in Egypt and other regions influenced by French orthographic conventions (where g often represents a j sound).

Notable bearers include Egyptian novelist Nagib Mahfuz (also spelled Naguib Mahfouz), a Nobel laureate in literature (1988), known for his Cairo Trilogy and other works. His prominence brought international attention to this spelling of the name.

• Meaning: Noble, distinguished
• Origin: Arabic
• Type: Given name
• Usage: Arabic, Egyptian, North African, Levantine