Khadijat
Khadijat is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Yoruba / Nigerian form origin, meaning “Born early; a premature child”.
| Meaning | Born early; a premature child |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Yoruba / Nigerian form |
| Written as | خديجة |
| Pronunciation | kha-DEE-jat |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, Benin |
Meaning and origin of Khadijat
Yoruba Muslims in Nigeria use Khadijat as their form of Khadīja. When the name runs into the following word, the Arabic feminine ending sounds like -at, and Nigerian Muslims often keep that sound. This gives forms like Khadijat, Fatimat and Rukayat. The name honours Khadīja bint Khuwaylid, the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ first wife, and many bearers are nicknamed Dija. It is also common in Benin.
Is Khadijat a Muslim name?
Muslims in south-western Nigeria use it very widely. It honours Khadija, whom the Prophet ﷺ married first.
How popular is Khadijat?
Yoruba Muslims in Nigeria and Benin use it very widely.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khadijat mean?
Khadijat means 'Born early; a premature child'. It is of Arabic, Yoruba / Nigerian form origin.
Is Khadijat a Muslim name?
Muslims in south-western Nigeria use it very widely. It honours Khadija, whom the Prophet ﷺ married first.
How do you pronounce Khadijat?
Khadijat is pronounced kha-DEE-jat.
Is Khadijat a boy or girl name?
Khadijat is usually a girl name.