Khadijah

Arabic

"premature child"

Khadijah Origin and Meaning

The name Khadijah is a girl's name.

Khadijah is a feminine name of Arabic origin with deep historical and religious significance in Islamic tradition. It honors Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and the first person to convert to Islam. The name means 'premature child' or 'early baby' in Arabic, though its religious and historical associations far outweigh this literal meaning. Khadijah represents strength, wisdom, and faithfulness in Islamic culture, as its namesake was known for her business acumen, independence, and unwavering support of her husband. The name gained popularity in Western countries during the late 20th century as Muslim communities grew and as non-Muslim parents became more open to names from diverse cultural traditions. Various spelling variations exist, including Kadijah, Khadeejah, and Khadija.

Khadijah Rank in US Top 1000

# 984 in the US

Popularity of the name Khadijah

• 412 Unique 2023
• 210 England 2023

Famous People Named Khadijah

• Khadijah bint Khuwaylid first wife of the prophet Muhammad
• Khadijah Sultana of the Maldives
• Khadijah Shaye Haqq American actress; twin sister Malika Haqq
• Khadijah Whittington American pro basketball player
• Khadijah Farrakhan wife of American civil rights leader Louis Farrakhan

The name Khadijah in Pop Culture

• Khadijah James character played by Queen Latifah on TV series Living Single