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Minhaj: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“clear path; way”

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منہاج

مِنْهَاج

Minhaj (منہاج, Arabic مِنْهَاج) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “clear path; way”. It comes from the Arabic root ن ه ج. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ن ه ج.

Minhaj at a glance

Meaning: clear path; way
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: min-haaj
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: M · م

Meaning of Minhaj

In English: clear path; way
اردو میں معنی: کھلا راستہ، طریقہ

Origin and history of Minhaj

Lane gives minhāj as a plain, open road; the word occurs in the Quran (5:48).

Rootن ه ج

How to say and write Minhaj

Say it: min-haaj2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Minhaj
Urdu: منہاج
Original script: مِنْهَاج
Other spellings: Minhaaj
Themes: Faith

Sibling names for Minhaj

Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Minhaj.

Names from the same root as Minhaj

Minhajuddinمنہاج الدینclear path of the faithBoyArabic

Names like Minhaj

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Questions about the name Minhaj

What does the name Minhaj mean?

Minhaj means “clear path; way”. In Urdu: کھلا راستہ، طریقہ. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Minhaj a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Minhaj is a boy’s name.

Is Minhaj a Muslim name?

Yes. Minhaj is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives minhāj as a plain, open road; the word occurs in the Quran (5:48).

How do you pronounce Minhaj?

Say it “min-haaj”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Minhaj in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Minhaj is written منہاج. In its original script: مِنْهَاج.

What are other spellings of Minhaj?

Minhaj is also spelled Minhaaj.

Is the meaning of Minhaj 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.