Elhadji
Elhadji is a Muslim boy name meaning “The pilgrim”.
| Meaning | The pilgrim |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | West African form of Arabic al-Hajj |
| Arabic spelling | الحاج |
| Pronunciation | el-HAH-jee |
| Arabic root | ح ج ج (ḥ-j-j) — to make pilgrimage |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Elhadji
Elhadji is the Senegalese and Nigerien spelling of al-Ḥājj, the honorific for a man who has made the Hajj. In West Africa it is commonly given at birth as part of a name, as in El Hadji Malick Sy or footballer El Hadji Diouf, rather than only earned later. It expresses the hope that the child will one day perform the pilgrimage.
Is Elhadji a Muslim name?
Yes. Elhadji is a Muslim name, from al-Ḥājj, 'the pilgrim'.
Is Elhadji in the Quran?
The root appears in 'And proclaim to the people the Hajj' (Quran 22:27).
Where is the name Elhadji used?
Very common in Senegal, Niger, Mali and Mauritania.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elhadji mean?
Elhadji means 'The pilgrim'. It comes from West African form of Arabic al-Hajj.
Is Elhadji a Muslim name?
Yes. Elhadji is a Muslim name, from al-Ḥājj, 'the pilgrim'.
How do you write Elhadji in Arabic?
Elhadji is written الحاج in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Elhadji?
Elhadji is pronounced el-HAH-jee.
Is Elhadji mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'And proclaim to the people the Hajj' (Quran 22:27).