Xadiija
Xadiija is a Muslim girl name meaning “Born early; premature child”.
| Meaning | Born early; premature child |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Somali spelling |
| Arabic spelling | خديجة |
| Pronunciation | hah-DEE-jah |
| Arabic root | خ د ج (kh-d-j) — to be born early |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Xadiija
Xadiija is the Somali spelling of Khadīja. Somali uses x for the Arabic kh as well as ḥ, and doubles the long ī. Khadīja bint Khuwaylid, a respected merchant of Makkah, was the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ first wife and the first to believe in him.
Is Xadiija a Muslim name?
Yes. Xadiija is the Somali form of Khadija, the name of the first Mother of the Believers.
Where is the name Xadiija used?
Very common among Somalis.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Xadiija mean?
Xadiija means 'Born early; premature child'. It comes from Arabic, Somali spelling.
Is Xadiija a Muslim name?
Yes. Xadiija is the Somali form of Khadija, the name of the first Mother of the Believers.
How do you write Xadiija in Arabic?
Xadiija is written خديجة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Xadiija?
Xadiija is pronounced hah-DEE-jah.