Surname · Arabic origin
Najjar
Meaning
The surname Najjar means Carpenter.
Origin
Arabic
Type
occupational
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Najjar
Najjar (al-Najjār) means “carpenter.”
What kind of surname is Najjar?
Najjar is a occupational surname, originally describing the bearer's job or trade. It belongs to the Arabic naming tradition — you can read how Arabic surnames were formed on our Arabic last names page.
Variants & spellings of Najjar
You may also see this surname written as:
- Naggar
Other Arabic surnames
Other occupational surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Najjar mean?
The surname Najjar means Carpenter. Najjar (al-Najjār) means “carpenter.”
Where does the surname Najjar come from?
Najjar is a surname of Arabic origin.
What kind of surname is Najjar?
Najjar is a occupational surname, originally describing the bearer's job or trade.
What are other spellings of Najjar?
Variant spellings of Najjar include Naggar.
What are other Arabic surnames?
Other Arabic surnames include Amin, Aziz, Baghdadi, Haddad, Hakim, Halabi.