Khadijah

Khadijah Meaning & Origin

About Khadijah
The name Khadijah is of Arabic origin and holds significant meaning. It is derived from the Arabic word "khadija" which means "premature child" or "one who is born prematurely." However, the name is most commonly associated with Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Khadijah was a successful businesswoman and a revered figure in Islamic history. Her name is often interpreted as "trustworthy" or "one who is premature in good deeds." The name Khadijah carries connotations of strength, wisdom, and integrity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Khadijah are female.

Khadijah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 10.74% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTJ
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K03020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 D IY1 SH AH0
🌐 IPA
/khadijah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khadijah in Braille

Here's how to represent Khadijah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Khadijah in braille

How to Spell the Name Khadijah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Khadijah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Khadijah in sign language

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