Mujahid

Meaning of Mujahid

Mujahid is a masculine name of Arabic origin, rooted in the triliteral j-h-d, which conveys the act of striving or exerting effort; in classical usage it denotes “one who engages in jihad,” often rendered more broadly as “striver” or “warrior.” Historically it has been borne by figures noted for perseverance and moral resolve, embedding associations of commitment and resilience. In the United States, Mujahid remains distinctive rather than widespread: Social Security data over the past four decades record annual occurrences typically in the single digits to low teens and rankings between roughly the 700s and 900s, with occasional peaks in the mid-1990s. Given its modest frequency—often fewer than a dozen births per year—it is statistically unlikely to meet another Mujahid in a typical classroom, a rarity that may appeal to parents seeking both depth of meaning and individuality.