How Do You Spell HAXHIU?

Pronunciation: [hˈakshɪˌuː] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "haxhiu" is actually "hajjiu" (/hædʒiu/). This word is derived from the Arabic word "hajj" which means pilgrimage to Mecca. In Albanian, the suffix "-iu" is added to the end of the word to indicate a person who has completed the Hajj pilgrimage. The spelling of this word can be confusing because the "xh" sound in Albanian is equivalent to the "j" sound in English, hence the original misspelling.