Maajid
Maajid is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Glorious, noble, illustrious”.
| Meaning | Glorious, noble, illustrious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ماجد |
| Pronunciation | MAA-jid |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | South Africa, United Kingdom, Iran, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Maajid
Maajid is a spelling of the Arabic Majid, which means glorious or noble and describes a person of great honour and generosity. Al-Majid, the Glorious, is one of the Names of God, and the closely related form al-Majid appears in the Quran. The double a shows the long first vowel, a habit of South African and South Asian spelling, while the Gulf usually writes Majid.
Is Maajid a Muslim name?
Maajid is related to the divine names al-Majid and al-Majeed, whose root appears in 'Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Glorious (hamidun majid)' (Quran 11:73).
How popular is Maajid?
Majid is the normal spelling in Iran and the Gulf, while Maajid is more often seen in the UK and South Africa.
Gifts with the name Maajid
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Spellings and variants of Maajid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maajid mean?
Maajid means 'Glorious, noble, illustrious'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Maajid a Muslim name?
Maajid is related to the divine names al-Majid and al-Majeed, whose root appears in 'Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Glorious (hamidun majid)' (Quran 11:73).
How do you pronounce Maajid?
Maajid is pronounced MAA-jid.
Is Maajid a boy or girl name?
Maajid is usually a boy name.