alMajid

alMajid is a transliteration variant of the Arabic term Al-Majid, meaning “the glorious” or “the most glorious.” It is used as a linguistic component in religious, cultural, and personal naming contexts throughout the Muslim world and in communities influenced by Arabic language and Islam. The definite article al- attaches to Majid, producing a form that can function as a divine epithet, part of names, or as a place or institution name.

In Islamic tradition, Al-Majid is commonly listed among the 99 Names of Allah, conveying attributes of majesty, splendor, and exalted status. As with other divine names, translations emphasize grandeur and nobility, and the name is used in prayers, invocations, and scripture translations or commentary. The attribute is typically treated with reverence and is not used as a casual personal name without religious context.

Beyond theology, Al-Majid appears in secular usage as a component of personal names and of institutional, commercial, or geographic titles. It can appear in combinations such as Abdul-Majid (servant of the Glorious) or appear in company names and landmarks in Arabic-speaking regions. The exact reference of “alMajid” can vary, so context is important to determine whether it denotes a divine attribute, a given or family name, or a specific organization or location.

See also: Asma’ al-Husna (the 99 Names of God), Arabic names and naming conventions.