خديجةMuslim girl names
Meaning
Premature child (traditional Arabic gloss)
Name meaning
- Origin / language
- Arabic
- Alternate spellings
- Khadija, Hatice
- Islamic / Qur’anic association
- Islamic historical; not necessarily Qur'anic
- Name type
- Single given name
Historical context · Companion / Sahabi or Sahabiyyah
Khadijah radiyallahu anha
Khadijah radiyallahu anha is identified as Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam’s wife in the account of the first revelation. Bukhari 3 describes her reassurance and help in seeking an explanation, giving a specific example of her early support.
Historical context and name meaning are shown separately.
Historical references
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3
Context checked: 2026-10-25
Names and spellings linked to this figure
Some forms are regional spellings. Names sharing a historical bearer can still have different literal meanings.
Sources
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Entry reviewed: 2026-10-25
Behind the Name
Behind the Name: khadija