Boy name
Majid name meaning
“glorious, exalted, honourable”
Majid means glorious, exalted, or honourable. Here it represents Arabic majīd in Latin letters and is used as a boy’s name in Türkiye. The corresponding Turkish form is Mecid. Related names such as Mecid and Abdülmecid show how the same Arabic word expressing glory appears within different given names.
What does Majid mean?
Glorious, exalted, honourable
In Turkish: şanlı, yüce, onurlu
Majid is an Arabic name expressing glory and exalted status. With the supplied Arabic spelling, it connects with the divine name al-Majid and Turkish Mecid and Abdülmecid. Because the Latin spelling does not indicate vowel length, it can obscure the distinction between Mājid and Majīd; the original Arabic record resolves that ambiguity.
Origin of the name Majid
Majid represents Arabic names derived from majd, 'glory or nobility'. The supplied spelling مجيد corresponds to Turkish Mecid, although ماجد can also be romanised as Majid.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Majid in the Quran? | As a word · المجيد · 50:1The supplied form مجيد occurs with the definite article as المجيد, an adjective describing the Quran as glorious. |
| Starts with | M · Ma |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Majid
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /maʒid/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مجيد |
Is Majid a boy’s name?
Yes, Majid is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Majid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Majid
What is the meaning of Majid?
Majid means “glorious, exalted, honourable”. Majid represents Arabic names derived from majd, 'glory or nobility'. The supplied spelling مجيد corresponds to Turkish Mecid, although ماجد can also be romanised as Majid.
Is Majid a boy’s name?
Yes, Majid is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Majid in the Quran?
As a word. The supplied form مجيد occurs with the definite article as المجيد, an adjective describing the Quran as glorious. (e.g.: 50:1)
What is the origin of the name Majid?
Majid is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Majid have?
Majid has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Majid?
Majid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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