Abdulmajid
Meaning
This is an Arabic masculine given name composed of two parts. "Abdul" is a common prefix meaning "servant of." The second part, "Majid," is one of the beautiful names of God in Islam, meaning "glorious," "noble," or "magnificent." Therefore, the full name signifies "servant of the Glorious One" or "servant of the Magnificent." It suggests a person who is devoted to God and embodies qualities of nobility and reverence.
Facts
This is a classic Arabic theophoric name, meaning it indicates servitude to God. Etymologically, it is a compound of "Abd al-", meaning "Servant of the," and "Majid," from one of the 99 Names of God in Islam, *Al-Majid*. This divine attribute translates to "The All-Glorious," "The Most Honorable," or "The Majestic." Therefore, the full meaning of the name is "Servant of the All-Glorious." Bestowing such a name upon a child is an act of piety, expressing humility before God and the hope that the bearer will live a life reflecting the noble and honorable qualities associated with this divine attribute. Historically, the name gained significant prominence within the Ottoman Empire. The 31st Ottoman Sultan, Abdülmecid I (reigning 1839–1861), is a particularly famous bearer. His reign was defined by the *Tanzimat* reforms, a wide-ranging period of modernization intended to strengthen the empire against external pressures. His patronage of Western-style architecture, including the Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, also marks his legacy. The last Caliph of the Muslim world was Abdülmecid II, an Ottoman prince who held the religious title after the abolition of the sultanate. Due to these powerful historical connections and its profound religious meaning, the name and its variants are found throughout the Muslim world, from North Africa and the Middle East to Turkey, the Balkans, and South Asia.
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Created: 9/30/2025 • Updated: 9/30/2025