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Majeed: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“glorious; noble”

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مجید

مَجِيد

Majeed (مجید, Arabic مَجِيد) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “glorious; noble”. It comes from the Arabic root م ج د. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, م ج د.

Majeed at a glance

Meaning: glorious; noble
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: ma-jeed
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: M · م

Meaning of Majeed

In English: glorious; noble
اردو میں معنی: بزرگ، شاندار

Origin and history of Majeed

Lane gives majīd as glorious and noble. Al-Majīd is a name of Allah and the Quran calls itself majīd (85:21).

Rootم ج د

How to say and write Majeed

Say it: ma-jeed2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Majeed
Urdu: مجید
Original script: مَجِيد
Themes: Honour

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Questions about the name Majeed

What does the name Majeed mean?

Majeed means “glorious; noble”. In Urdu: بزرگ، شاندار. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Majeed a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Majeed is a boy’s name.

Is Majeed a Muslim name?

Yes. Majeed is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives majīd as glorious and noble. Al-Majīd is a name of Allah and the Quran calls itself majīd (85:21).

How do you pronounce Majeed?

Say it “ma-jeed”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Majeed in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Majeed is written مجید. In its original script: مَجِيد.

Is the meaning of Majeed verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.