Mujahid
Mujahid is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who strives, struggler”.
| Meaning | One who strives, struggler |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مجاهد |
| Pronunciation | moo-JAH-hid |
| Arabic root | ج ه د (j-h-d) — to strive |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mujahid
Mujahid means one who strives hard, especially in the path of God, from the root that also gives ijtihād and jihād. A famous bearer was Mujāhid ibn Jabr, a leading Tābiʿī and student of Ibn ʿAbbās whose Quran commentary is among the earliest. The name is common in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria.
Is Mujahid a Muslim name?
Yes. Mujahid is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'one who strives', carried by the early Quran scholar Mujahid ibn Jabr.
Is Mujahid in the Quran?
'Allah has preferred those who strive (al-mujāhidīn) with their wealth and lives over those who stay behind' (Quran 4:95).
Where is the name Mujahid used?
Used in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mujahid mean?
Mujahid means 'One who strives, struggler'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Mujahid a Muslim name?
Yes. Mujahid is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'one who strives', carried by the early Quran scholar Mujahid ibn Jabr.
How do you write Mujahid in Arabic?
Mujahid is written مجاهد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mujahid?
Mujahid is pronounced moo-JAH-hid.
Is Mujahid mentioned in the Quran?
'Allah has preferred those who strive (al-mujāhidīn) with their wealth and lives over those who stay behind' (Quran 4:95).