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Sajid

/SAH-jid/

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Meaning

One who prostrates

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ساجد
Urdu ساجد
Persian ساجد
Turkish Sacid
Bengali সাজিদ
Pashto ساجد

Alternate Spellings

The name Sajid is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'One who prostrates', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Sajid, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Sajid comes from the Arabic root s-j-d, meaning "to prostrate." "Sujud," prostration, is one of the core positions of Islamic prayer.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root س-ج-د (s-j-d, 'to prostrate'). Sajid means 'one who prostrates.'

Islamic Significance

Sujud (prostration) is a core physical act of Islamic prayer, and the Quran describes the righteous as spending part of the night in prostration.

Quranic Connection

Appears in verses including 15:98 and 25:64.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.