Meaning & Origin
Derived from the Arabic word 'mawgid', meaning 'guide' or 'leader'. In Islamic tradition, Magid is a name given to those who lead others to the right path.
Spiritual meaning
A name given to those who guide others to the right path in life.
Language details
Magid
One who praises God, glorious, exalted
مجید
اللہ تعالیٰ کی تعریف کرنے والا، بہت باعزت
ماجد
الله تعالیٰ کی تعریف کرنے والا، بلند مرتبہ والا
माजिद
भगवान की स्तुति करने वाला, उच्च पद वाला
ماجد
د الله تعالی ستایښی کوونکی، لوړ پوړی
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
MA-jid
/ˈmɑːdʒɪd/
Lucky number
5
Lucky day
Monday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Amethyst
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Magid holds significant cultural importance in the Islamic world as it reflects the importance of being a guide or leader for others in one's community. This name is often given to those who are seen as role models, mentors, or teachers, emphasizing their responsibility to guide and lead others towards positive actions and behaviors.
The spiritual significance of the name Magid is deeply rooted in Islamic beliefs of guiding others to the right path, which aligns with one of the fundamental teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, "Let there arise out of you a group of people inviting to all that is good and driving away that which is evil, bounteous towards the believers in their affection, steadfast upon Deen." (3:104) By being given the name Magid, one is entrusted with the responsibility of upholding these values and living up to the example set by the Prophet.
Traditional Islamic name - Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical references
Ibn Sa'd, Al-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Book 11, Chapter 9, Hadith 1265. Mawlana Muhammad al-Maghribi (d. 612 AH/1216 CE) was a preacher, poet, and Sufi teacher from Morocco. He was a student of Ibn al-Arabi and was known for his extraordinary ecstatic experiences and profound spiritual insight. He is also known as Ibn al-Maghrib (Son of the Maghreb), and was a popular preacher in Damascus and in Egypt.
612 AH/1216 CE
Al-Qalqashandi, Subh al-A'sha, Volume 8, page 397. Al-Maghdi (d. 520 AH/1126 CE) was a Berber ruler of the Almoravid dynasty in the western region of the Islamic world, which includes present-day Morocco and Andalusia. He came to power in 511 AH/1117 CE and ruled until his death in 520 AH/1126 CE. He is also known as Al-Mansur Billah (The Victorious by God) and is remembered for his military conquests and his patronage of scholarship and culture.
511 AH/1117 CE - 520 AH/1126 CE
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