Khadeeja
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Khadeeja
Khadeeja (also spelled Khadijah) means "premature child" or "born early" and derives from the Arabic root kh-d-j, related to the verb meaning to be born prematurely.
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Etymology
Khadeeja (also spelled Khadijah) means "premature child" or "born early" and derives from the Arabic root kh-d-j, related to the verb meaning to be born prematurely. The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures and is most notably associated with Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and a significant historical figure in Islam.
Khadeeja currently ranks #7,691 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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