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Hajji (; sometimes spelled Hajjeh, Hadji, Haji, Alhaji, Al-Hadj, Al-Haj or El-Hajj) is an honorific title which is given to a Muslim who has successfully completed the Hajj to Mecca.
In Arab countries, and (pronunciation varies by Arabic dialect) is a commonly used manner of addressing any older person respectfully if they have performed the pilgrimage. It is often used to refer to an elder, since it can take years to accumulate the wealth to fund the travel (particularly before commercial air travel), and in many Muslim societies to a respected man as an honorific title. The title is prefixed to a person's name; for example, Saif Gani becomes " Hajji Saif Gani".
In Malay language-speaking countries, Haji and Hajah are titles given to Muslim males and females respectively who have performed the pilgrimage. These are abbreviated as Hj. and Hjh. (in Indonesian, it is H. and Hj.)
In Iran, the honorific title Hāj (حاج) is sometimes used for IRGC commanders, instead of the title Sardar ('General'), such as for Qasem Soleimani.
In Cyprus, the title is so prevalent that it has also been permanently integrated into some Greek Christian surnames, such as . This is due to Cyprus's long history of Christian and Muslim influence.
The title has also been used in some Jewish communities to honor those who made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem or other holy sites in Israel.
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