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Haji

Swahili
"born during the pilgrimage to Mecca"
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Pamela Redmond
By Pamela Redmond
Updated Thu Mar 27 2025

Haji Origin and Meaning

The name Haji is a boy's name of Swahili origin meaning "born during the pilgrimage to Mecca".

A name appropriate for boys born during the hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca every Muslim is expected to make once in his lifetime.

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