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Majid

/mah-JEED/

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Meaning

Glorious

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ماجد
Urdu ماجد
Persian مجید
Bengali মজিদ
Pashto مجيد

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Majid offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Glorious', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Quranic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Majid is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Majid comes from the Arabic root m-j-d, meaning "to be glorious." Al-Majid (The Glorious) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root م-ج-د (m-j-d, 'to be glorious'). Majid means 'glorious, noble.'

Islamic Significance

Al-Majid is traditionally counted among the 99 Names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

Appears as a divine attribute in verses including 11:73 and 85:15.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.