Elhadj

Elhadj Meaning & Origin

About Elhadj
The name "Elhadj" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used in West Africa, particularly in countries such as Senegal, Guinea, and Mali. It is an honorific title that means "the pilgrim" or "the one who has completed the Hajj." The Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Therefore, the name "Elhadj" is often given to individuals who have successfully completed this sacred journey, and it signifies their religious devotion and status within the community.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elhadj are male.

Elhadj Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTJ
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E4032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L HH EY0 T
🌐 IPA
/elhadj*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTJ', 'ALT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elhadj in Braille

Here's how to represent Elhadj in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Elhadj in braille

How to Spell the Name Elhadj in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Elhadj using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Elhadj in sign language

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