Alhadji
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Alhadji
Alhadji means "the pilgrim" or "one who has made the pilgrimage," derived from the Arabic root "al-hajji," where "al-" is the definite article and "hajji" refers to someone who has completed the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.
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Etymology
Alhadji means "the pilgrim" or "one who has made the pilgrimage," derived from the Arabic root "al-hajji," where "al-" is the definite article and "hajji" refers to someone who has completed the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. The name is predominantly used in West African Muslim communities, particularly among Fulani, Mandinka, and other ethnic groups in countries like Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Nigeria, where it carries prestige as a title honoring those who have undertaken the Hajj pilgrimage.
Alhadji currently ranks #5,524 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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