Name meaning
Khadija
Girl's nameƏrəb mənşəli
Born early; a dear, respected woman.
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Name meaning and origin
Khadija comes from the Arabic root "xadaca": it means "to be born early, before one's time". In classical commentaries it is interpreted as "one regarded as special for having been born early".
The bearer of the name, Khadija bint Khuwaylid (may Allah be pleased with her), the first wife of our Prophet (peace be upon him), was the first woman to accept Islam and the greatest supporter of our Prophet (peace be upon him).
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Hatice
- Pronunciation
- xæˈdi.dʒe
Notable people with this name
Khadija bint Khuwaylid (r.a.)
Our Prophet's (PBUH) first wife and the first Muslim: she was the first person to confirm the Messenger of Allah (PBUH).
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What is the meaning of the name Khadija?
Khadija: a Arabic name meaning "the one born early".What is the origin of Khadija?
It is a blessed Companion's name of Arabic origin.