What is the origin of the name Khadija?

Khadija is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Khadija?

Khadija is currently ranked #1073 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Khadija?

Khadija is pronounced kah-DEE-jah.

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GirlArabic

Khadija

kah-DEE-jah

Popularity

#1073

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

5,013

Peak Year

#231 in 2024

First Recorded

1965

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Khadija is an Arabic name meaning 'respected,' 'trustworthy,' or 'premature baby'. It is historically significant as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife.

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Khadi Dee

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

Khadija bint Khuwaylid
First wife and follower of Prophet Muhammad

Nicknames

Khadi Dee

Spelling Variations

Khadijah Hatice

Similar Names

Aisha Fatima Samira Nadia

Personality Traits

WiseIndependentCompassionateStrong

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