Maajid
Maajid is a Muslim boy name meaning “Glorious, noble, illustrious”.
| Meaning | Glorious, noble, illustrious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ماجد |
| Pronunciation | MAA-jid |
| Arabic root | م ج د (m-j-d) — to be glorious, noble |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Maajid
Maajid is a spelling of the Arabic Mājid, meaning glorious or noble, someone of great honour and generosity. Al-Mājid, 'the Glorious', is one of the Names of God, while the closely related al-Majīd also occurs in the Quran. The double a reflects the long first vowel, a style common in South Africa and South Asia. In the Gulf the name is usually written Majid.
Is Maajid a Muslim name?
Yes. Maajid is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning glorious and noble, related to the divine names al-Majid and al-Majeed.
Is Maajid in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Glorious (ḥamīdun majīd)' (Quran 11:73).
Where is the name Maajid used?
Used widely; Majid is the common Gulf and Iranian spelling, Maajid more common in South Africa and the UK.
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Spellings and variants of Maajid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maajid mean?
Maajid means 'Glorious, noble, illustrious'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Maajid a Muslim name?
Yes. Maajid is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning glorious and noble, related to the divine names al-Majid and al-Majeed.
How do you write Maajid in Arabic?
Maajid is written ماجد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Maajid?
Maajid is pronounced MAA-jid.
Is Maajid mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Glorious (ḥamīdun majīd)' (Quran 11:73).