Majid means “outstanding, famous”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek.
- Majid is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Uzbek.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Majid mean?
مۇنەۋۋەر، مەشھۇرLiteral meaning
Majid (ماجىد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “outstanding, famous” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Majid in Uyghur and Uzbek
What does Majid mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ماجىد, Majid (ULY transliteration), Majit and ماجىت. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “outstanding, famous” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Majid mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Majid and Мажид (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “outstanding, famous” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Majid come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Majid?
Majid is used as a given name in Uyghur and Uzbek. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Majid across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ماجىدArabic script MajitLatin, variant ماجىتArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “outstanding, famous” | Documented[1] |
| Uzbek | MajidLatin | Boy | same as above: “outstanding, famous” | Editorial |
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 Majid
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ماجىد[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Majid[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Majit[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ماجىت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Majid | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Мажид | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Names related to Majid
Variants and linked names
- MajideGirl“outstanding, famous”
Sibling names for Majid
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Majid rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SerraGirl“fortunate, at ease, happy”same language (uyghur)
- “renowned, famous”same language (uyghur)
- KerimBoy“noble; generous, precious”same language (uyghur)
- Bibichini'ayGirl“the name Chiniay with the epithet Bibi”same language (uyghur)
- ÖmerjanBoy“dear long-lived one”same language (uyghur)
- TurhajixanGirl“the name Tur with the epithet Haji”same language (uyghur)
- ShemshadBoy“a kind of tree that grows straight”same language (uyghur)
- ZamanayGirl“the beauty of the age”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Majid
What does the name Majid mean?
Majid means “outstanding, famous”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek.
Is Majid a girl's or a boy's name?
Majid is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Uzbek: boys.
Where does Majid come from?
Majid is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Majid?
Majid is recorded for Uyghur and Uzbek. 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 Majid spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ماجىد (Arabic script), Majit (Latin), ماجىت (Arabic script), Majid (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Majid have?
Majid has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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: مۇنەۋۋەر، مەشھۇر; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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