Majed
Majed is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Glorious, noble, honourable”.
| Meaning | Glorious, noble, honourable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ماجد |
| Pronunciation | MAH-jed |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Majed
Majed is the way Mājid is usually written in the Gulf and the Levant, with the 'e' following local pronunciation. Grammatically it is an active participle, describing someone who is glorious and noble, from the root m-j-d. The name is a favourite in Saudi Arabia and the Emirates. The Saudi footballer Majed Abdullah is one well-known example of a man who carries it.
Is Majed a Muslim name?
Its meaning of glory and nobility comes from m-j-d, the same root that gives al-Majīd, a name of Allah.
How popular is Majed?
Very common in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Jordan.
Gifts with the name Majed
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Spellings and variants of Majed
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Majed mean?
Majed means 'Glorious, noble, honourable'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Majed a Muslim name?
Its meaning of glory and nobility comes from m-j-d, the same root that gives al-Majīd, a name of Allah.
How do you pronounce Majed?
Majed is pronounced MAH-jed.
Is Majed a boy or girl name?
Majed is usually a boy name.