هێژا

Heja

girlKurdish

Heja is a Muslim girl name meaning “Worthy, precious, esteemed”.

MeaningWorthy, precious, esteemed
GenderGirl
OriginKurdish
Arabic spellingهێژا
Pronunciationhay-ZHAH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Heja

Heja (Hêja) is a Kurdish word meaning 'worthy, valuable, precious'. In Kurmanji areas it is mostly a girls' name, while the Sorani form Hezha is more often given to boys. It conveys the idea of a child who is precious and deserving of respect.

Is Heja a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Heja is a Kurdish name meaning 'precious' or 'worthy', used by Kurdish Muslim families.

Where is the name Heja used?

Used among Kurds in Turkey, Syria and Iraq.

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Spellings and variants of Heja

HêjaHezha

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Heja mean?

Heja means 'Worthy, precious, esteemed'. It comes from Kurdish.

Is Heja a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Heja is a Kurdish name meaning 'precious' or 'worthy', used by Kurdish Muslim families.

How do you write Heja in Arabic?

Heja is written هێژا in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Heja?

Heja is pronounced hay-ZHAH.

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