Ladji
Ladji is a Muslim boy name meaning “Pilgrim; one who has made Hajj”.
| Meaning | Pilgrim; one who has made Hajj |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Mande (West Africa) form of Arabic al-Hajj |
| Arabic spelling | الحاج |
| Pronunciation | LAH-jee |
| Arabic root | ح ج ج (ḥ-j-j) — to make pilgrimage |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ladji
Ladji is the Manding form of al-Ḥājj, the honorific for a man who has performed the pilgrimage to Makkah. In West Africa it is given as a personal name, often to a boy born after his father's or grandfather's pilgrimage or named after a respected pilgrim. Elhadji and Alhaji are the Wolof, Fula and Hausa equivalents.
Is Ladji a Muslim name?
Yes. Ladji is a Muslim name, a Manding form of al-Ḥājj, 'the pilgrim'.
Is Ladji in the Quran?
The root appears in the verse 'And due to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage (ḥijj) to the House' (Quran 3:97).
Where is the name Ladji used?
Used in Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea and among West Africans in France.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ladji mean?
Ladji means 'Pilgrim; one who has made Hajj'. It comes from Mande (West Africa) form of Arabic al-Hajj.
Is Ladji a Muslim name?
Yes. Ladji is a Muslim name, a Manding form of al-Ḥājj, 'the pilgrim'.
How do you write Ladji in Arabic?
Ladji is written الحاج in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ladji?
Ladji is pronounced LAH-jee.
Is Ladji mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in the verse 'And due to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage (ḥijj) to the House' (Quran 3:97).