Khadijat
Khadijat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Born early; premature child”.
| Meaning | Born early; premature child |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Yoruba / Nigerian form |
| Arabic spelling | خديجة |
| Pronunciation | kha-DEE-jat |
| Arabic root | خ د ج (kh-d-j) — to be born early |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Khadijat
Khadijat is the Nigerian, mainly Yoruba, form of Khadīja. Nigerian Muslims often pronounce the Arabic feminine ending as -at, the way it sounds when the name is joined to the next word, giving forms like Khadijat, Fatimat and Rukayat. It honours Khadīja bint Khuwaylid, first wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Many Khadijats are known by the nickname Dija.
Is Khadijat a Muslim name?
Yes. Khadijat is the Nigerian form of Khadija, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ first wife, and it is a very common Muslim name in south-western Nigeria.
Where is the name Khadijat used?
Very common among Yoruba Muslims in Nigeria and Benin.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khadijat mean?
Khadijat means 'Born early; premature child'. It comes from Arabic, Yoruba / Nigerian form.
Is Khadijat a Muslim name?
Yes. Khadijat is the Nigerian form of Khadija, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ first wife, and it is a very common Muslim name in south-western Nigeria.
How do you write Khadijat in Arabic?
Khadijat is written خديجة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Khadijat?
Khadijat is pronounced kha-DEE-jat.