خديجة

Kadiatou

girlFula/Manding form of Arabic Khadija

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

MeaningForm of Khadija, the Prophet's first wife
GenderGirl
OriginFula/Manding form of Arabic Khadija
Arabic spellingخديجة
Pronunciationkah-jah-TOO
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Kadiatou

Kadiatou is the Guinean and Malian form of Khadīja, in which kh becomes k and the feminine ending is sounded as -tou. It honours Khadīja, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the first to believe in him. The name is especially common among Fula families in Guinea.

Is Kadiatou a Muslim name?

Yes. Kadiatou is a Muslim name, a West African form of Khadīja, Mother of the Believers.

Where is the name Kadiatou used?

Very common in Guinea, Mali and Senegal.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kadiatou mean?

Kadiatou means 'Form of Khadija, the Prophet's first wife'. It comes from Fula/Manding form of Arabic Khadija.

Is Kadiatou a Muslim name?

Yes. Kadiatou is a Muslim name, a West African form of Khadīja, Mother of the Believers.

How do you write Kadiatou in Arabic?

Kadiatou is written خديجة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Kadiatou?

Kadiatou is pronounced kah-jah-TOO.

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