Hujjatullah

Hujjatullah is a male given name and honorific used across Muslim communities. The word is formed from Arabic hujjah (proof, argument) and Allah (God), yielding the meaning “Proof of God” or “Evidence of God.” Historically, it has been used as an honorific for scholars perceived to possess authoritative knowledge of religious law and doctrine, not merely as a personal name.

Usage and variations: The name is common in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and parts of the Arab world, and may appear in several transliterations such as Hujjatullah, Hujjat Ullah, or Hujjatullah. In some contexts it appears as part of longer titles or kunyas that denote scholarly status. In official records or scholarly works, individuals bearing this name may be identified by combining it with their family name, or by the honorific itself when the person is widely recognized as a religious authority.

Notable bearers: The title and name have been associated with a number of Islamic scholars and clerics in various traditions; details about specific individuals are found in historical biographical sources. The name remains in use in contemporary Muslim communities as a given name or honorific, reflecting a tradition of attributing religious authority to the bearer.