Hadji

Hadji Meaning & Origin

About Hadji
The surname Hadji is derived from the Arabic word "hajj," which refers to the pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims are encouraged to undertake at least once in their lifetime. As a surname, Hadji is commonly found among Muslim populations, particularly in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. It often signifies that an individual or their ancestors have completed the hajj pilgrimage, and it is considered an honorable title within the Muslim community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hadji is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hadji: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hadji based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Hadji is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTJ
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 JH IY0
🌐 IPA
/hadji*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hadji in Braille

Here's how to represent Hadji in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hadji in braille

How to sign the name Hadji using Sign Language

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

The name Hadji in sign language

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