Find out how popular the first name Hajj has been for the last 7 years (from 2014 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hajj by gender

Based on the last 7 years of data, Hajj is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Hajj.

The history of the first name Hajj

The name Hajj is derived from the Arabic word "hajj," which refers to the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. This journey is one of the five pillars of Islam and is considered a religious duty for all able-bodied Muslims to undertake at least once in their lifetime.

The word "hajj" itself has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages and is believed to have originated from the Arabic verb "hajja," meaning "to intend" or "to set out for." The practice of pilgrimage to sacred sites predates Islam and has been a significant part of various religious traditions throughout history.

In Islamic tradition, the name Hajj is closely associated with the Prophet Muhammad and the events surrounding the establishment of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula during the 7th century CE. The first recorded instance of the hajj pilgrimage took place in 628 CE when the Prophet Muhammad led a group of Muslims from Medina to Mecca.

One of the earliest and most prominent figures in Islamic history to bear the name Hajj was Hajj ibn Yusuf, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned military leader. He played a crucial role in the early Muslim conquests and the spread of Islam across the Middle East and North Africa.

Another notable individual with the name Hajj was Hajj Malik al-Kallal, a prominent Sufi mystic and poet from Baghdad who lived during the 13th century CE. His writings and teachings significantly influenced the development of Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam.

In more recent history, Hajj Amin al-Husseini (1893-1974) was a Palestinian Arab nationalist and Muslim leader who played a significant role in the Arab-Israeli conflict. He served as the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and was a prominent figure in the Palestinian nationalist movement during the British Mandate of Palestine.

Hajj Muhammad Ismail Khan (1819-1892) was an Afghan ruler who served as the Amir of Afghanistan from 1892 to 1892. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Afghan state, as well as his resistance against British imperial ambitions in the region.

Finally, Hajj Qassem Soleimani (1957-2020) was an Iranian military leader and commander of the Quds Force, a division of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. He played a crucial role in Iran's military operations in the region, particularly in Syria and Iraq, and was a prominent figure in the Iranian government's foreign policy.

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