Mejid means “great, honourable, famous”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Mejid is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Mejid mean?
ئۇلۇغ، شەرەپلىك، مەشھۇرLiteral meaning
Mejid (مەجىد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “great, honourable, famous” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Mejid in Uyghur
What does Mejid mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەجىد, Mejid (ULY transliteration), Mishit, مىشىت, Mijit and مىجىت. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “great, honourable, famous” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Mejid come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Mejid a Uyghur name?
Yes. Mejid is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Mejid across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەجىدArabic script MishitLatin, variant مىشىتArabic script, variant MijitLatin, variant مىجىتArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “great, honourable, famous” | 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 Mejid
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| مەجىد[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Mejid[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Mishit[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| مىشىت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Mijit[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| مىجىت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Mejid
Sibling names for Mejid
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 Mejid rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- WeliyeGirl“female saint”same language (uyghur)
- HemduBoy“praise, eulogy”same language (uyghur)
- DamewlaBoy“master, teacher”same language (uyghur)
- Qa'imBoy“one who stands ready”same language (uyghur)
- ZumudunBoy“protected by the faith; duty, compassion, honour of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- HelileGirl“female companion, wife”same language (uyghur)
- ZuxrullaBoy“light of God, God's bright star”same language (uyghur)
- GülnisayimGirl“my flower-like daughter”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Mejid
What does the name Mejid mean?
Mejid means “great, honourable, famous”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Mejid a girl's or a boy's name?
Mejid is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mejid come from?
Mejid is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mejid?
Mejid 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 Mejid spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: مەجىد (Arabic script), Mishit (Latin), مىشىت (Arabic script), Mijit (Latin), مىجىت (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Mejid have?
Mejid 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: ئۇلۇغ، شەرەپلىك، مەشھۇر; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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