Mujahid
Mujahid is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “One who strives hard”.
| Meaning | One who strives hard |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مجاهد |
| Pronunciation | moo-JAH-hid |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Nigeria |
Meaning and origin of Mujahid
Mujahid names someone who works hard, especially in the path of God. It comes from the root j-h-d, the same root that gives both ijtihād and jihād. A celebrated bearer was Mujāhid ibn Jabr, one of the Tābiʿūn and a pupil of Ibn ʿAbbās. His commentary on the Quran ranks among the earliest ever written, and today families in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria give the name often.
Is Mujahid a Muslim name?
Mujahid recalls the early Quran scholar Mujahid ibn Jabr and the virtue of striving. The Quran says: 'Allah has preferred those who strive (al-mujāhidīn) with their wealth and lives over those who stay behind' (Quran 4:95).
How popular is Mujahid?
Used in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mujahid mean?
Mujahid means 'One who strives hard'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Mujahid a Muslim name?
Mujahid recalls the early Quran scholar Mujahid ibn Jabr and the virtue of striving. The Quran says: 'Allah has preferred those who strive (al-mujāhidīn) with their wealth and lives over those who stay behind' (Quran 4:95).
How do you pronounce Mujahid?
Mujahid is pronounced moo-JAH-hid.
Is Mujahid a boy or girl name?
Mujahid is usually a boy name.