Elhadji

Elhadji Meaning & Origin

About Elhadji
The name "Elhadji" is of West African origin, particularly from the Wolof language. It is a variant of the Arabic name "Al-Hajj," which means "the pilgrim" or "the one who has performed the Hajj." In Islamic tradition, the Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every able-bodied Muslim is encouraged to undertake at least once in their lifetime. Therefore, the name "Elhadji" carries the connotation of someone who has completed this sacred journey and is often used as an honorific title for men who have accomplished this religious duty.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elhadji are male.

Elhadji Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTJ
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E40320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH0 L HH AE1 JH IY0
🌐 IPA
/elhadji*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elhadji in Braille

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

The name Elhadji in braille

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

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

The name Elhadji in sign language

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