عِيد مِيلَاد مَجِيد
ʕīd mīlād majīd
عِيد مِيلَاد مَجِيد (ʕīd mīlād majīd) is the Arabic way to say Merry Christmas. Wiktionary also lists مِيلَاد مَجِيد (mīlād majīd).
Meaning: good wishes at Christmas time (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| عِيد مِيلَاد مَجِيد | ʕīd mīlād majīd |
| مِيلَاد مَجِيد | mīlād majīd |
The phrase عِيد مِيلَاد مَجِيد is an Arabic translation of 'Merry Christmas'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase عِيد مِيلَاد مَجِيد literally translates to 'feast birth glorious'.
Which one should you use?
While عِيد مِيلَاد مَجِيد is a direct translation of 'Merry Christmas', an alternative is عِيد مِيلَاد سَعِيد, which uses the word for 'happy' instead of 'glorious' to mean 'Happy Christmas'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Levant Region (Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine), the shorter form مِيلَاد مَجِيد can be used for formal occasions.
How do you pronounce it?
ʕīd mīlād majīd
Did you know?
- In many Arabic-speaking countries, people often use the phrase كِل عام وَأَنْتُم بِخَير (May you be well every year) as a seasonal greeting instead of a literal translation of 'Merry Christmas'.
- In Egypt, many people use the phrase كِريسماس سَعِيد (Happy Christmas) by transliterating the English word into Arabic script, especially in urban settings.
- The term مَجِيد means 'glorious' and carries a heavy theological weight. It emphasizes the majesty of the event rather than the 'merriness' or 'happiness' of the people celebrating.
Examples in context
- عِيد مِيلَاد مَجِيد لَكَ وَلِعَائِلَتِكَ.ʿīd mīlād majīd lak wa-li-ʿā'ilatika.Merry Christmas to you and your family.
- أَتَمَنَّى لَكَ عِيد مِيلَاد مَجِيد.atamannā lak ʿīd mīlād majīd.I wish you a merry Christmas.
- عِيد مِيلَاد مَجِيد لِجَمِيعِ الأَصْدِقَاء.ʿīd mīlād majīd li-jamīʿ al-ʾaṣdiqāʾ.Merry Christmas to all the friends.
Example conversation
Nour and Youssef meet at a holiday party.
- نور Nourأَهْلًا يوسُف، عِيد مِيلَاد مَجِيد!Ahlan Youssef, eid milad majid!Hello Youssef, Merry Christmas!
- يوسف Youssefأَهْلًا نُور، عِيد مِيلَاد مَجِيد لَكِ أَيْضًا!Ahlan Nour, eid milad majid laki aidan!Hello Nour, Merry Christmas to you too!
- نور Nourهَلْ أَنْتَ سَعِيد بِالعِيد؟Hal anta sa'id bil-eid?Are you happy with the holiday?
- يوسف Youssefنَعَم، أَنَا سَعِيد جِدًّا.Na'am, ana sa'id jiddan.Yes, I am very happy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “merry Christmas” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
