Muslim girl name
Khadija: name meaning
خديجة
“Early-born child”
GirlGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the Prophet's first wife and the first to believe in him.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Khadija mean?
Khadija (خديجة) means "Early-born child". It is a Arabic name for a girl.
Is Khadija a Muslim name?
Yes. Khadija is used by Muslims around the world. Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the Prophet's first wife and the first to believe in him.
Is Khadija mentioned in the Qur'an?
Khadija is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.