Abdul-Majid
Abdul-Majid is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the Glorious, the Noble”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Glorious, the Noble |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبد المجيد |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-MAA-jid |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Majid
Abdul-Majid is usually just another way to write ʿAbd al-Majīd, meaning servant of the All-Glorious, one of the best-loved ʿAbd names. It can also stand for ʿAbd al-Mājid, built on al-Mājid, the Noble, a name included in the classical list of God's ninety-nine names. Either way, the root is m-j-d, which expresses glory and nobility. As a result the meaning is essentially the same whichever form a family intends, and both are often shortened to Majid.
Is Abdul-Majid a Muslim name?
The name honours God as the Glorious, and the root appears in the Quranic words 'Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Glorious' (Quran 11:73).
How popular is Abdul-Majid?
This spelling is very common in South Asia, Malaysia and North Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Majid mean?
Abdul-Majid means 'Servant of the Glorious, the Noble'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Abdul-Majid a Muslim name?
The name honours God as the Glorious, and the root appears in the Quranic words 'Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Glorious' (Quran 11:73).
How do you pronounce Abdul-Majid?
Abdul-Majid is pronounced ab-dul-MAA-jid.
Is Abdul-Majid a boy or girl name?
Abdul-Majid is usually a boy name.