خديجة

Haddy

girlGambian short form of Arabic Khadija

Haddy is a Muslim girl name meaning “Short form of Khadija”.

MeaningShort form of Khadija
GenderGirl
OriginGambian short form of Arabic Khadija
Arabic spellingخديجة
PronunciationHAD-dee
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Haddy

Haddy is the Gambian short form of Haddijatou (Khadīja), in which the Arabic kh becomes h. It honours Khadīja, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In the Gambia Haddy is often given and used as a full name rather than a nickname.

Is Haddy a Muslim name?

Yes. Haddy is a Muslim name, a short form of Khadīja.

Where is the name Haddy used?

Mainly used in the Gambia.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Haddy mean?

Haddy means 'Short form of Khadija'. It comes from Gambian short form of Arabic Khadija.

Is Haddy a Muslim name?

Yes. Haddy is a Muslim name, a short form of Khadīja.

How do you write Haddy in Arabic?

Haddy is written خديجة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Haddy?

Haddy is pronounced HAD-dee.

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