Majid
Majid is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Glorious, of noble character”.
| Meaning | Glorious, of noble character |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ماجد |
| Pronunciation | MAH-jid |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Majid
Majid, in Arabic Mājid, describes a person who has glory and a noble character. It belongs to the root m-j-d, meaning glory and nobility. It ranks among the most widespread Arabic boys' names, used from Morocco all the way to Iran, where it carries a Persian accent. Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi and Emirati singer Majid Al Mohandis are two well-known bearers.
Is Majid a Muslim name?
A long-standing Muslim favourite, Majid shares its root with al-Majīd, the All-Glorious, which is one of the divine names.
How popular is Majid?
Used across the Arab world, Iran, Pakistan and by Muslims everywhere.
Gifts with the name Majid
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Spellings and variants of Majid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Majid mean?
Majid means 'Glorious, of noble character'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Majid a Muslim name?
A long-standing Muslim favourite, Majid shares its root with al-Majīd, the All-Glorious, which is one of the divine names.
How do you pronounce Majid?
Majid is pronounced MAH-jid.
Is Majid a boy or girl name?
Majid is usually a boy name.