haji

(hăjˈē)

or haj·ji also hadj·i

noun pl. haj·is or haj·jis also hadj·is
Islam
  1. One who has made a pilgrimage to Mecca.
  2. Often used as a form of address for one who has made such a pilgrimage.

Origin:

Origin: Persian ḥājī

Origin: , from Arabic ḥājj, pilgrim

Origin: , active participle of ḥajja, to perform the Meccan pilgrimage; see ḥgg in Semitic roots

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