Khadijah
Khadijah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Born early; a premature child”.
| Meaning | Born early; a premature child |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | خديجة |
| Pronunciation | kha-DEE-jah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Khadijah
English transliteration often gives Khadīja a final h, producing Khadijah. The root kh-d-j refers to a child born early. The woman it honours is Khadīja bint Khuwaylid, married to the Prophet ﷺ as his first wife. She believed in him before anyone else and spent her wealth supporting Islam. In Malaysia and Indonesia the name commonly appears as Khadijah or Siti Khadijah.
Is Khadijah a Muslim name?
As the name of the Prophet's ﷺ first wife and the first Muslim, it is treasured across the Muslim world.
How popular is Khadijah?
It is widely used in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and among English-speaking Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khadijah mean?
Khadijah means 'Born early; a premature child'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Khadijah a Muslim name?
As the name of the Prophet's ﷺ first wife and the first Muslim, it is treasured across the Muslim world.
How do you pronounce Khadijah?
Khadijah is pronounced kha-DEE-jah.
Is Khadijah a boy or girl name?
Khadijah is usually a girl name.