Kahdijah
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kahdijah
Kahdijah is an Arabic name meaning "early" or "premature," derived from the root *k-h-d-j* in Arabic, referring to something that comes before its time.
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Etymology
Kahdijah is an Arabic name meaning "early" or "premature," derived from the root *k-h-d-j* in Arabic, referring to something that comes before its time. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority communities and among African American Muslims, with historical significance tied to Islamic tradition and contemporary popular culture.
Kahdijah currently ranks #6,414 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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