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Hadija
Pronounced hah-DEE-jah /hɑːˈdiː.dʒə/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Khadija, traditionally 'early baby; premature child.' Borne by Khadija, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad — a revered name in Islam.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Hadija spells the Arabic Khadija, borne by Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the Prophet's first wife and a deeply respected figure in Islam. A name of honor, it reads warm and rooted — rare in the U.S. (said 'hah-DEE-jah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, honored, and warm.
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What does the name Hadija mean?
Hadija spells Khadija ('early baby'), the honored name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife.
How do you pronounce Hadija?
It's said hah-DEE-jah /hɑːˈdiː.dʒə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Hadija a boy or girl name?
Hadija is a girl's name.
How popular is Hadija?
Hadija is a rare name in the U.S.