GirlClassic

Khadija

/khah-DEE-ja/

Premature child, trusted, first wife of the Prophet

What does Khadija mean?

Khadija was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad — a name of strength + trust.

Origin

Arabic

Religious / cultural tradition

Muslim

Variations

Khadija · Khadijah

Nicknames

Dija

Sibling name ideas

Boys

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Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.

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