Belhadj
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Belhadj
Belhadj means "father of the pilgrimage" or "father of the hajj," derived from the Arabic elements "bel" (father/possessor of) and "hadj" (pilgrimage to Mecca).
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Etymology
Belhadj means "father of the pilgrimage" or "father of the hajj," derived from the Arabic elements "bel" (father/possessor of) and "hadj" (pilgrimage to Mecca). The name is used primarily among Arabic-speaking Muslim populations, particularly in North Africa and the Middle East, and has historical prominence in Algeria and Tunisia, notably borne by political and religious figures.
Belhadj currently ranks #2,877 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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