خديجة

Khady

girlWolof short form of Arabic Khadija

Khady is a Muslim girl name meaning “Short form of Khadija”.

MeaningShort form of Khadija
GenderGirl
OriginWolof short form of Arabic Khadija
Arabic spellingخديجة
PronunciationKHAH-dee
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Khady

Khady is the Senegalese short form of Khadīja, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the first person to accept Islam. In Senegal the full form is Khadidiatou, and Khady is the familiar name used day to day, often given on its own.

Is Khady a Muslim name?

Yes. Khady is a Muslim name, a short form of Khadīja, the first wife of the Prophet ﷺ.

Where is the name Khady used?

Very common in Senegal and the Gambia.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Khady mean?

Khady means 'Short form of Khadija'. It comes from Wolof short form of Arabic Khadija.

Is Khady a Muslim name?

Yes. Khady is a Muslim name, a short form of Khadīja, the first wife of the Prophet ﷺ.

How do you write Khady in Arabic?

Khady is written خديجة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Khady?

Khady is pronounced KHAH-dee.

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