Adja
Adja is a Muslim girl name meaning “Pilgrim woman”.
| Meaning | Pilgrim woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | West African form of Arabic al-Hajja |
| Arabic spelling | الحاجة |
| Pronunciation | AH-jah |
| Arabic root | ح ج ج (ḥ-j-j) — to make pilgrimage |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Adja
Adja comes from Ḥājja, the feminine of Ḥājj, an honorific for a woman who has made the pilgrimage to Makkah. In Senegal and the Gambia it is given as a personal name, often to a girl named after a grandmother who made the Hajj. The masculine equivalent is Elhadji.
Is Adja a Muslim name?
Yes. Adja is a Muslim name, from Ḥājja, 'woman pilgrim'.
Where is the name Adja used?
Used in Senegal, the Gambia, Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adja mean?
Adja means 'Pilgrim woman'. It comes from West African form of Arabic al-Hajja.
Is Adja a Muslim name?
Yes. Adja is a Muslim name, from Ḥājja, 'woman pilgrim'.
How do you write Adja in Arabic?
Adja is written الحاجة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Adja?
Adja is pronounced AH-jah.