Khadija
/HH-AA-D-IY-JH-AA/
The premature child who thrives, the early-born who surpasses all expectations — Khadija bint Khuwaylid was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad, a successful merchant and the first person to accept Islam. Her name carries entrepreneurial strength, unwavering loyalty, and the pioneering spirit of a woman who believed before anyone else dared to
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Khadija is a girl's name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "The premature child who thrives, the early-born who surpasses all expectations — Khadija bint Khuwaylid was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad, a successful merchant and the first person to accept Islam. Her name carries entrepreneurial strength, unwavering loyalty, and the pioneering spirit of a woman who believed before anyone else dared to" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among African, Arab, Indian, Pakistani, Turkish, American, British, Bangladeshi, Indonesian, Malaysian, Singaporean families, Khadija carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Khadija
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How Khadija sounds
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Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Khadija — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Khadija
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Names similar to Khadija
If Khadija resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Muslim girl names, common in African families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Muslim girl names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Muslim girl names that open with the same syllables as Khadija
Common questions about Khadija
What does the name Khadija mean?
Khadija means "The premature child who thrives, the early-born who surpasses all expectations — Khadija bint Khuwaylid was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad, a successful merchant and the first person to accept Islam. Her name carries entrepreneurial strength, unwavering loyalty, and the pioneering spirit of a woman who believed before anyone else dared to." It is a girl name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Khadija a boy or girl name?
Khadija is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Khadija?
Khadija is of Arabic origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among African, Arab, Indian families.
What are common nicknames for Khadija?
Common short forms of Khadija include Khadi, Didi.
What is the numerology of Khadija?
Khadija has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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