خديجة

Haddijatou

girlGambian form of Arabic Khadija

Haddijatou is a Muslim girl name meaning “Form of Khadija, the Prophet's first wife”.

MeaningForm of Khadija, the Prophet's first wife
GenderGirl
OriginGambian form of Arabic Khadija
Arabic spellingخديجة
Pronunciationhad-dee-jah-TOO
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Haddijatou

Haddijatou is the Gambian form of Khadīja, with h for kh, a doubled d and the -tou feminine ending common in Wolof and Fula names. It honours Khadīja bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the first to believe in his message. The everyday short form is Haddy.

Is Haddijatou a Muslim name?

Yes. Haddijatou is a Muslim name, a Gambian form of Khadīja, Mother of the Believers.

Where is the name Haddijatou used?

Mainly used in the Gambia.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Haddijatou mean?

Haddijatou means 'Form of Khadija, the Prophet's first wife'. It comes from Gambian form of Arabic Khadija.

Is Haddijatou a Muslim name?

Yes. Haddijatou is a Muslim name, a Gambian form of Khadīja, Mother of the Believers.

How do you write Haddijatou in Arabic?

Haddijatou is written خديجة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Haddijatou?

Haddijatou is pronounced had-dee-jah-TOO.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.