Hadja
Hadja is a Muslim girl name meaning “Woman who has made the Hajj”.
| Meaning | Woman who has made the Hajj |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, West African (French) spelling |
| Arabic spelling | حاجة |
| Pronunciation | HAHD-jah |
| Arabic root | ح ج ج (ḥ-j-j) — to make the pilgrimage |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hadja
Hadja is the French-influenced West African spelling of Arabic Ḥājja, the title of a woman who has completed the pilgrimage to Makkah. In Guinea, Mali, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire it is used both as a respectful title for older women and as a given name, often for a girl named after a grandmother who made the Hajj.
Is Hadja a Muslim name?
Yes. Hadja is a Muslim name taken from Ḥājja, the title of a woman who has performed the Hajj. It is widely used as a given name in Francophone West Africa.
Is Hadja in the Quran?
The name comes from the word Hajj, as in 'Pilgrimage to the House is a duty owed to Allah by people who are able to make the journey' (Quran 3:97).
Where is the name Hadja used?
Common in Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire, both as a name and as an honorific.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hadja mean?
Hadja means 'Woman who has made the Hajj'. It comes from Arabic, West African (French) spelling.
Is Hadja a Muslim name?
Yes. Hadja is a Muslim name taken from Ḥājja, the title of a woman who has performed the Hajj. It is widely used as a given name in Francophone West Africa.
How do you write Hadja in Arabic?
Hadja is written حاجة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hadja?
Hadja is pronounced HAHD-jah.
Is Hadja mentioned in the Quran?
The name comes from the word Hajj, as in 'Pilgrimage to the House is a duty owed to Allah by people who are able to make the journey' (Quran 3:97).