What is the origin of the name Khadeeja?

Khadeeja is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Khadeeja?

Khadeeja is currently ranked #11617 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Khadeeja?

Khadeeja is pronounced kah-DEE-jah.

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GirlArabic

Khadeeja

kah-DEE-jah

Popularity

#11617

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

274

Peak Year

#15 in 2001

First Recorded

1980

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Arabic name, meaning 'early child' or 'trustworthy'. It is also a historical name.

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Khadija Dee Khad

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

Khadija bint Khuwaylid
The first wife of the Prophet Muhammad.

Nicknames

Khadija Dee Khad

Spelling Variations

Khadija Khadeejah

Similar Names

Fatima Aisha Layla Samira

Personality Traits

HonestTrustworthyGenerousKind

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