Mojeed
Mojeed is a Muslim boy name meaning “Glorious”.
| Meaning | Glorious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Yoruba form |
| Arabic spelling | مجيد |
| Pronunciation | moh-JEED |
| Arabic root | م ج د (m-j-d) — glory |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mojeed
Mojeed is the Yoruba form of Majīd, 'glorious', usually short for ʿAbd al-Majīd, 'servant of the Glorious'. Yoruba pronunciation turns the first a into o, the same shift that turns Ṣādiq into Sodiq. Al-Majīd is one of the names of God.
Is Mojeed a Muslim name?
Yes. Mojeed is the Yoruba form of Majeed, from a name of God meaning the Glorious.
Is Mojeed in the Quran?
'Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Glorious (Majīd)' (Quran 11:73).
Where is the name Mojeed used?
Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mojeed mean?
Mojeed means 'Glorious'. It comes from Arabic, Yoruba form.
Is Mojeed a Muslim name?
Yes. Mojeed is the Yoruba form of Majeed, from a name of God meaning the Glorious.
How do you write Mojeed in Arabic?
Mojeed is written مجيد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mojeed?
Mojeed is pronounced moh-JEED.
Is Mojeed mentioned in the Quran?
'Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Glorious (Majīd)' (Quran 11:73).