Find out how popular the first name Minhaj has been for the last 1 years (from 2021 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Minhaj by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Minhaj is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Minhaj.

The history of the first name Minhaj

The name Minhaj has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to the medieval era. The word "minhaj" itself means "path" or "way" in Arabic, and it is derived from the root word "nahj," which means "to follow a path."

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Minhaj can be found in the works of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher Al-Ghazali, who lived from 1058 to 1111 CE. In his influential work, "Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din" (The Revival of the Religious Sciences), Al-Ghazali referred to the concept of "minhaj" as the path to spiritual enlightenment and self-knowledge.

The name Minhaj gained further prominence in the 13th century with the birth of the renowned Islamic scholar and jurist, Minhaj al-Din al-Juwayni (1226-1283 CE). Al-Juwayni was a prominent figure in the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence and served as the chief judge of Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate.

Another notable figure bearing the name Minhaj was the Persian historian and poet Minhaj al-Siraj Juzjani (1193-1292 CE). Juzjani is best known for his historical work, "Tabaqat-i Nasiri," which provides a detailed account of the Ghurids and the early Delhi Sultanate in the Indian subcontinent.

In the 14th century, the name Minhaj was associated with the Islamic scholar and jurist Minhaj al-Din al-Nawawi (1233-1277 CE). Al-Nawawi was a renowned expert in the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence and authored numerous works, including the influential collection of hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) titled "Al-Minhaj."

Moving to more recent times, one of the most prominent figures with the name Minhaj was the Indian Islamic scholar and philosopher Minhaj al-Din Sirhindi (1564-1624 CE). Sirhindi was a prominent figure in the Naqshbandi Sufi order and played a significant role in the revival of Islamic spirituality in South Asia.

These are just a few examples of the historical figures who bore the name Minhaj, which has been associated with scholarship, spirituality, and the pursuit of knowledge across various Islamic cultures and traditions.

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