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Haji

ˈħaː.d͡ʒiː
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

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travel

Writing Systems

حاجيArabic
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Meaning & Etymology

Hajji (Arabic: الحجّي) is an honorific title given to a Muslim person who has successfully completed the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. This pilgrimage is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey at least once in their lifetime. The title signifies a person's fulfillment of this significant religious obligation and is often used as a mark of respect and honor within ...

Etymology

Original Form:

الحجّي (al-Ḥajjī)

Evolution:

The term 'Hajji' originates from the Arabic word 'ḥajj,' which means 'pilgrimage.' The suffix '-ī' denotes a relationship or belonging, thus 'al-Ḥajjī' translates to 'the pilgrim' or 'one who has comp...

Source:

Arabic language and Islamic tradition

Related Names

ḥajj

Root

Alhaji

Other Languages & Cultures

Hacî

Other Languages & Cultures

Hacı

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Haji

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