"glorious, noble, honored"
Majid
Pronunciation: [ m-uhj-IHD ]
A name sharing its root with one of God's 99 names
Meaning & Origin
"the all-glorious, sublime"
The Story of Majid
Majid is an Arabic name derived from the root m-j-d, meaning glory, honor, and nobility. Al-Majid (The All-Glorious) is one of the 99 names of God in Islam, giving the name profound religious significance. A boy named Majid is blessed with a name that reflects divine glory and is reminded of the highest virtues of honor and nobility.
Majid is a classic Arabic name that has remained consistently popular across the Arab world and Muslim communities in South Asia, Africa, and beyond. It carries the timeless appeal of names rooted in Islamic theological tradition and Arab cultural values.
Al-Majid (the Glorious) is one of the Asma Allah al-Husna — the 99 Beautiful Names of God in Islam. Naming a child Majid is seen as a tribute to divine glory and an aspiration for the child to embody honorable and noble character.
Fun Facts
- Al-Majid (The All-Glorious) is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition
- Captain Majid is a beloved Arabic children's cartoon character who has inspired generations of children
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Famous People Named Majid
Majid Jordan
Musician
1990
Canadian R&B duo signed to OVO Sound, known for collaborations with Drake
Majid Michel
Actor
1980
Ghanaian actor known as one of West Africa's biggest movie stars
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,848
- Total SSA Count
- 29
- Cultural Origins
- Arabic Muslim Persian South Asian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Majid
Majid is a boy name with Arabic, Muslim, Persian, and South Asian origins . The name means "glorious, noble, honored" in Arabic .
Majid is currently ranked #3,848 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Majid has 2 syllables and is pronounced m-uhj-IHD, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Majid include Majd and Maji. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.