Khadija
خَدِيجَةKhadija is a girl name of Arabic origin.
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Meaning of Khadija
First wife of the Prophet, the first convert to Islam, and mother of Fatima. Khadija bint Khuwaylid was a wealthy merchant who employed and then proposed to the Prophet. Also counted among the four perfect women of humanity.
Arabic root: kh-d-j — (خ-د-ج, premature child — etymology debated)
Regional variants
Strong role-model name — Khadija is celebrated as a successful businesswoman in Muslim feminist discourse. Rising in popularity among US Muslim families.
Popularity of Khadija
4,782 U.S. births recorded from 1965–2023.
Variants & nicknames
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Famous people named Khadija
- Khadija bint Khuwaylid
Similar names
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About this page
Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meaning and cultural context drawn from classical sources: Lisan al-Arab, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Qur'an and Sunnah. If you spot an error, please let us know.