Sajid

Sajid is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic verb sajada, meaning to prostrate or bow in prayer; the form Sajid commonly denotes "one who prostrates" or "worshipper." The name is widely used among Muslim communities and is common in the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, and across Africa, as well as in diaspora communities in Europe and North America.

Variants in spelling include Sajjad, Sajd, Sajad, and other transliterations, reflecting differences in languages and script. While primarily a given name, it may occasionally appear as part of longer personal names or, less commonly, as a surname.

Notable individuals named Sajid include Sajid Javid (born 1969), a British politician who served as Home Secretary in 2018–2019 and as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2019 to 2020. Beyond politics, the name appears across fields such as film, sports, and academia in South Asia and the wider Muslim world.