Majed
Active participle of majada — one possessed of majd, glory won by conduct rather than inherited.
- Root
- m-j-d (م-ج-د)
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Glorious, noble
- Origin
- Arabic
Meaning and root
From m-j-d (م-ج-د), 'glory, nobility'. The lexicographers draw a fine distinction: *majd* is honour a person earns by their own conduct, where *ḥasab* is what they inherit from their forebears.
Why that matters here
That distinction is a genealogical one. A person's *ḥasab* is their line; their *majd* is what they add to it. The vocabulary assumes the two can come apart.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between majd and ḥasab?
Majd is honour a person earns by their own conduct; ḥasab is what they inherit from their forebears. Arabic assumes the two can come apart.
Sources
- ابن منظور، لسان العرب، 711هـ — مادة: مجد
Last reviewed: 2026-07-27