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Khadija

Muslim Girl Name · Scholarly Verified

خَدِيجَة

Trustworthy, Premature child; First Mother of Believers

The noble name of Sayyida Khadija al-Kubra (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), first wife of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and first believer in Islam.

Themes: faith

Origin:
Arabic
Transliteration:
Khadījah • Pronounced: (Kha-dee-jah)
Prominent Regional Familiarity
South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Southeast Asia, Türkiye, Western Communities
Naming Tradition
South Asian Muslim Names,Arabic/Gulf Muslim Names,Turkish Muslim Names,Southeast Asian Muslim Names,Western Muslim Names
Associated Countries & Lineage
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Türkiye, UK, USA, Canada, Australia
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
Authentic Hadith Literature
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Sahih al-Bukhari · Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 26

Similar & Related Islamic Names

  • Aaliya

    Exalted, High rank, Sublime, Heavenly
    عَالِيَة
  • Aaliyah

    Exalted, High Rank, Sublime, Noble
    عَالِيَة
  • Aaminah

    Peaceful, Secure, Mother of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
    آمِنَة
  • Aarefa

    Learned, Wise, Devout woman of divine gnosis
    عَارِفَة

What is the meaning of the Islamic name Khadija (خَدِيجَة)?

The Islamic name Khadija (خَدِيجَة) means "Trustworthy, Premature child; First Mother of Believers". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim girl.

What is the Islamic significance of the name Khadija?

The noble name of Sayyida Khadija al-Kubra (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), first wife of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and first believer in Islam.

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