Kadidia
Kadidia is a Muslim girl name meaning “Form of Khadija”.
| Meaning | Form of Khadija |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Mande (West Africa) form of Arabic Khadija |
| Arabic spelling | خديجة |
| Pronunciation | kah-DEE-jah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kadidia
Kadidia is a Bambara and Songhai form of Khadīja, written with French di for the j sound and without the -tou ending of Kadiatou. It honours Khadīja bint Khuwaylid, the Prophet's ﷺ first wife. The name is particularly familiar in Mali and Burkina Faso.
Is Kadidia a Muslim name?
Yes. Kadidia is a Muslim name, a Malian form of Khadīja, first wife of the Prophet ﷺ.
Where is the name Kadidia used?
Common in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kadidia mean?
Kadidia means 'Form of Khadija'. It comes from Mande (West Africa) form of Arabic Khadija.
Is Kadidia a Muslim name?
Yes. Kadidia is a Muslim name, a Malian form of Khadīja, first wife of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Kadidia in Arabic?
Kadidia is written خديجة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kadidia?
Kadidia is pronounced kah-DEE-jah.