Mujahid
Meaning of Mujahid
The name Mujahid is a male given name of Arabic origin, pronounced as moo-jah-HEED (/muˈdʒɑ.hiːd/). It is derived from the Arabic root "j-h-d," which means to strive or struggle, and it is commonly associated with someone who engages in jihad, interpreted broadly as a spiritual or physical struggle for a noble cause. The name Mujahid carries connotations of determination, perseverance, and dedication. Although it has variations such as Mujahideen, the singular form Mujahid is more frequently used as a personal name. In the United States, its popularity has fluctuated over the years. For instance, in 2023, it ranked 7260 with 11 occurrences among newborns. Despite its relatively modest ranking in recent decades, the name holds significant cultural and historical value within Islamic communities worldwide.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as moo-jah-HEED (/muˈdʒɑ.hiːd/)
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Notable People Named Mujahid
| Syed Mujahid Kamran is a Pakistani theoretical physicist and former vice-chancellor of the University of the Punjab in Lahore, Pakistan. |
| Imam Mujahid Abdul-Karim is an African-American convert to Islam known for spearheading the Watts Gang Truce and leading The Imam Mahdi Movement. |
| Mujahid Barelvi is a Pakistani journalist known for his work on the daily show "Doosra Pehlu" on CNBC Pakistan and extensive international travel. |
| Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan is a retired senior officer and the former 15th Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, taking over command in March 2018. |
| Mujahid Miski is a Somali permanent resident of the United States wanted by the FBI for providing material support to the Somalia-based terrorist group al-Shabaab. |
| Mujahid Jamshed is a former Pakistani cricketer known for playing four ODIs in 1997 as a right-handed middle-order batsman. |
