Haji
Haji is a Muslim boy name meaning “Pilgrim; one who has made Hajj”.
| Meaning | Pilgrim; one who has made Hajj |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic / Swahili |
| Arabic spelling | حاجي |
| Pronunciation | HAH-jee |
| Arabic root | ح ج ج (ḥ-j-j) — to make pilgrimage |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Haji
Haji comes from ḥājj, 'pilgrim', the title of someone who has performed the Hajj to Makkah. In East Africa, Somalia and South Asia it is also used as a given name, sometimes for a child born around the Hajj season or as a hope that he will make the pilgrimage. In Malay and Indonesian it remains mainly a title.
Is Haji a Muslim name?
Yes. Haji is a Muslim name and title meaning 'pilgrim', referring to the Hajj.
Is Haji in the Quran?
The pilgrimage is commanded in the Quran: 'And pilgrimage (ḥijj) to the House is a duty owed to Allah by people who are able to undertake it' (Quran 3:97).
Where is the name Haji used?
Used as a name in Tanzania, Kenya and Somalia, and as a title across the Muslim world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haji mean?
Haji means 'Pilgrim; one who has made Hajj'. It comes from Arabic / Swahili.
Is Haji a Muslim name?
Yes. Haji is a Muslim name and title meaning 'pilgrim', referring to the Hajj.
How do you write Haji in Arabic?
Haji is written حاجي in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Haji?
Haji is pronounced HAH-jee.
Is Haji mentioned in the Quran?
The pilgrimage is commanded in the Quran: 'And pilgrimage (ḥijj) to the House is a duty owed to Allah by people who are able to undertake it' (Quran 3:97).