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Abdul Majid

'Abd al-Mājid

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Meaning

Servant of the Glorious

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عبد المجيد
Urdu عبدالمجید
Persian عبدالمجید
Turkish Abdülmecid
Bengali আব্দুল মজিদ
Pashto عبدالمجید
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Abdul Majid is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Servant of the Glorious', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Abdul Majid has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Abdul Majid is a compound of "abd" (servant) and "Al-Majid" (The Glorious), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, from the root m-j-d, meaning "to be glorious."

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Etymology

A compound of abd ('servant, slave') and al-Majid ('the Glorious'), one of the 99 Names of Allah traditionally enumerated in Islamic tradition.

Islamic Significance

A theophoric compound, 'servant of al-Majid (the Glorious),' one of the names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

The divine name al-Majid appears in Quran 11:73.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, following the widespread naming convention pairing 'Abd' with one of the names of Allah.