Hadiza
Hadiza is a Muslim girl name of Hausa form of Arabic Khadija origin, meaning “Born early; Hausa form of Khadija”.
| Meaning | Born early; Hausa form of Khadija |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hausa form of Arabic Khadija |
| Written as | خديجة |
| Pronunciation | ha-DEE-zah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, West Africa |
Meaning and origin of Hadiza
Hadiza is how Hausa speakers say Khadīja. Hausa swaps the Arabic kh for h and the j for z, producing Hadiza, while Yoruba areas also use Hadizat. The original Khadīja means born prematurely. Above all, the name honours Khadīja bint Khuwaylid, who was the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ first wife and the very first person to accept Islam, and whom Muslims revere as a Mother of the Believers.
Is Hadiza a Muslim name?
Hadiza is the Hausa form of Khadija, the Prophet's ﷺ first wife and one of the Mothers of the Believers, and Muslim families hold it in great respect.
How popular is Hadiza?
Hadiza is very common among Hausa Muslims in northern Nigeria and Niger, and across West Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hadiza mean?
Hadiza means 'Born early; Hausa form of Khadija'. It is of Hausa form of Arabic Khadija origin.
Is Hadiza a Muslim name?
Hadiza is the Hausa form of Khadija, the Prophet's ﷺ first wife and one of the Mothers of the Believers, and Muslim families hold it in great respect.
How do you pronounce Hadiza?
Hadiza is pronounced ha-DEE-zah.
Is Hadiza a boy or girl name?
Hadiza is usually a girl name.