Khatijah
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Khatijah
Khatijah is an Arabic name meaning "the first woman" or "early," derived from the root word "khataja" relating to premature birth or being first.
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Etymology
Khatijah is an Arabic name meaning "the first woman" or "early," derived from the root word "khataja" relating to premature birth or being first. The name is predominantly used in Islamic cultures and has historical significance as the name of Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Muslim.
Khatijah currently ranks #5,730 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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