Khadijah
/K-HH-AA-D-IH-JH-AA-HH/
Premature child, or one born early, from Arabic khadaja (خدج), meaning to give birth prematurely or before term — the name is traditionally interpreted as referring to a child born early or under exceptional circumstances. It was borne by the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad, a successful merchant and the first convert to Islam, which has made it one of the most honoured names in the Muslim world.
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Yes — Khadijah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Premature child, or one born early, from Arabic khadaja (خدج), meaning to give birth prematurely or before term — the name is traditionally interpreted as referring to a child born early or under exceptional circumstances. It was borne by the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad, a successful merchant and the first convert to Islam, which has made it one of the most honoured names in the Muslim world.”.
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Meaning & origin
Khadijah is a girl's name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Premature child, or one born early, from Arabic khadaja (خدج), meaning to give birth prematurely or before term — the name is traditionally interpreted as referring to a child born early or under exceptional circumstances. It was borne by the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad, a successful merchant and the first convert to Islam, which has made it one of the most honoured names in the Muslim world." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among African, American, British, Nigerian families, Khadijah carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Khadijah look like?
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See Khadijah's baby portrait →What does Khadijah's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Khadijah resonates in either tradition.
Khadijah's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Khadijah's full reading →
Does Khadijah go with your family's names?
Khadijah breaks into 8 sounds: /K-HH-AA-D-IH-JH-AA-HH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Khadijah sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Khadijah beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Khadijah — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Khadijah
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Khadijah
What does the name Khadijah mean?
Khadijah means "Premature child, or one born early, from Arabic khadaja (خدج), meaning to give birth prematurely or before term — the name is traditionally interpreted as referring to a child born early or under exceptional circumstances. It was borne by the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad, a successful merchant and the first convert to Islam, which has made it one of the most honoured names in the Muslim world.." It is a girl name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Khadijah a boy or girl name?
Khadijah is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Khadijah?
Khadijah is of Arabic origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among African, American, British families.
Is Khadijah a Muslim name?
Yes. Khadijah is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Arabic origin.
What does Khadijah mean in Arabic?
Khadijah originates from Arabic, where it means "Premature child, or one born early, from Arabic khadaja (خدج), meaning to give birth prematurely or before term — the name is traditionally interpreted as referring to a child born early or under exceptional circumstances. It was borne by the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad, a successful merchant and the first convert to Islam, which has made it one of the most honoured names in the Muslim world.."
What are common nicknames for Khadijah?
Common short forms of Khadijah include Khadi, Dija.
What is the numerology of Khadijah?
Khadijah has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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