Haji
Meaning of Haji
Haji is a male name with Arabic origins. It is pronounced as HAH-jee (/hɑˈdʒi/). In Arabic, the name Haji means "pilgrim" or "one who has completed the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca." The Hajj pilgrimage is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and holds great importance for Muslims around the world. The name Haji has a strong cultural and religious association due to its connection with this significant Islamic practice. While it may not be as commonly used in the United States, there have been occurrences of newborns being named Haji in recent years. It is worth noting that variations of the name, such as Hajj, may also be used.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as HAH-jee (/hɑˈdʒi/)
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Notable People Named Haji
| Ahmed Warsama, also known as Haji Sudi, was a prominent leader in the Somali Dervish movement and a key figure in its leadership until its end in 1920. |
| Haji Shariatullah was a renowned religious leader and Islamic scholar from Bengal, known for founding the Faraizi movement and having a district named after him in 1884. |
| Haji Mohammad Salim is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and the current Jatiya Sangsad member for the Dhaka-7 constituency. |
| Haji Amir Wright is a professional soccer player for Coventry City and the United States national team. |
| Khwaja Haji Dost Muhammad Qandhari was a prominent Afghan Sufi master in the Naqshbandi tradition during the 19th century. |
| Haji Mirza Aqasi - Haji Mirza Abbas Iravani, also known as Aqasi, was an Iranian politician and the grand vizier of the Qajar king Mohammad Shah Qajar from 1835 to 1848. |
| Khan Bahadur Haji Abdullah Haji Kasim Saheb Bahadur, also known as Haji Abdullah, was the founder president of Corporation Bank, one of the major banks in India. |
| Haji Amir Bux Junejo was a prominent Pakistani politician known for his hospitality and was elected four times as a member of the Provisional Assembly, Sindh. |
| Haji Abdul Rahman Limbong (1868–1929) was a prominent Malay ulama and resistance leader against British laws and changes. |
| Haji Abdikadir is a Somali professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Athlone Town and the Somalia national team. |
| Haji Rais al-Tujjar - Haji Muhammad Ali Khan, Rais al-Tujjar, was a trusted aide to Khaz’al Khan Ibn Haji Jabir Khan, the sheikh of Mohammerah. |
| Haji Naim Brahim is a renowned international lawn bowler from Brunei. |
| Haji Abdul Sattar Bachani is a Pakistani politician who served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from June 2013 to May 2018. |
| Haji Abdul Malik Kakar is a Pakistani politician who served as a Member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan from May 2013 to May 2018. |
| Haji Omar was the amir of the Pakistani Taliban and was killed in a US airstrike in 2008. |
