Haji means “one who performs the hajj; traveller”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Haji is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Haji mean?
(1) ھەج قىلغۇچى، (2) سەپەر قىلغۇچىLiteral meaning
Haji (ھاجى) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “one who performs the hajj; traveller” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Haji in Uyghur
What does Haji mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ھاجى, Haji (ULY transliteration), Hajim and ھاجىم. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who performs the hajj; traveller” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Haji come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Haji a Uyghur name?
Yes. Haji is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Haji across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ھاجىArabic script HajimLatin, variant ھاجىمArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “one who performs the hajj; traveller” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Haji
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Haji
Sibling names for Haji
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Haji rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “Buqa with the epithet 'fortunate'”same language (uyghur)
- “wealthy; delicate, tender; compassionate”same language (uyghur)
- Qa'idinBoy“commander, leader of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- SekineGirl“quiet, gentle; steadfast; at ease, peaceful”same language (uyghur)
- “ruling lady”same language (uyghur)
- XudayarBoy“may God be with my son”same language (uyghur)
- ToxtiqulBoy“the name Toxti with the suffix qul”same language (uyghur)
- TiliwaldiBoy“a child begged from God and received”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Haji
What does the name Haji mean?
Haji means “one who performs the hajj; traveller”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Haji a girl's or a boy's name?
Haji is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Haji come from?
Haji is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Haji?
Haji is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Haji spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ھاجى (Arabic script), Hajim (Latin), ھاجىم (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Haji have?
Haji has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: (1) ھەج قىلغۇچى، (2) سەپەر قىلغۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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