Sajjad
Meaning of Sajjad
Sajjad is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, literally meaning “one who prostrates frequently,” and is most commonly pronounced sah-jahd (/sɑˌdʒad/) in English contexts. Historically associated with devotion and humility in Islamic tradition, the name has maintained a modest presence in the United States through the past four decades. Annual birth data show between five and eleven newborns named Sajjad each year, placing it between ranks 711 (its peak in 1987) and 937 in recent years. This steady yet sparse usage underlines the name’s distinctiveness—parents seeking a spiritually resonant choice can be confident their child will stand out without ever feeling out of step. In analytical terms, Sajjad offers both cultural depth and reliable rarity.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as sah-jahd (/sɑˌdʒad/)
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Similar Names to Sajjad
Notable People Named Sajjad
| Sajjad Mehrabi is an Iranian professional boxer who began his career in 2014 and competes in the super middleweight division. |
| Sajjad Ali is a Pakistani singer, poet, actor, director and producer known for his semi-classical, pop and rock music. |
| Syed Sajjad Zaheer was an Indian Urdu writer, Marxist thinker and revolutionary who belonged to the Communist Party of India. |
| Sajjad Gani Lone - Sajad Gani Lone is an Indian politician who leads the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference and has served as a legislator and social welfare minister. |
| Sajjad Hayder Rizvi is an intellectual historian and professor of Islamic intellectual history and Islamic studies at the University of Exeter. |
| Sajjad Hussain is an Indian cricketer born in Gauhati who batted right handed and bowled right arm. |
| Sajjad Ali is a Pakistani cricketer who made his professional debut for Habib Bank Limited in 2018. |
| Sajjad Ali is a Pakistani first-class cricketer who played for Abbottabad. |
