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Khadijatou

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Pronounced kah-dee-JAH-too /kɑ.diˈdʒɑː.tuː/Medium

Meaning: Khadijatou is a West African form of Arabic Khadija, common in Senegal, Mauritania, The Gambia, Mali and Guinea, where Arabic names often take an added -tou or -tu ending. Khadija bint Khuwaylid was the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and the first to accept his message; the literal Arabic sense is traditionally given as 'early baby', though not certainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A West African form of a revered name: Khadijatou honors Khadija, the Prophet Muhammad's first wife (said 'kah-dee-JAH-too').
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Origin MediumArabic, West African
MeaningKhadijatou is a West African form of Arabic Khadija, common in Senegal, Mauritania, The Gambia, Mali and Guinea, where Arabic names often take an added -tou or -tu ending. Khadija bint Khuwaylid was the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and the first to accept his message; the literal Arabic sense is traditionally given as 'early baby', though not certainly.
U.S. rank (2024)#14356 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 91

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120012024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Khadijatou is the West African form of Khadija, shaped by the naming traditions of Senegal, Mauritania, Mali and The Gambia, where the ending -tou is added to many Arabic names. The name is deeply respected in Muslim families: Khadija bint Khuwaylid was a Meccan merchant, the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, and the first person to accept Islam. The literal Arabic sense is usually given as 'early baby', an explanation that is traditional rather than settled (said 'kah-dee-JAH-too').

It is rare for girls in the U.S., carried mainly by families of West African heritage. Rare here, revered, and stately.

Did you know? Across Senegal, Mauritania and The Gambia, Arabic names often gain a warm -tou ending — so Khadija becomes Khadijatou, a much-loved name honoring the Prophet Muhammad's first wife (said 'kah-dee-JAH-too').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Khadijatou — West African form of Arabic Khadija; -tou ending; Khadija bint Khuwaylid

Variations

KhadijaKhadijahKadiatou

Nicknames

KhadiDijaToutou

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khadijatou mean?

Khadijatou is a West African form of Khadija, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife. Its Arabic sense is traditionally given as 'early baby', though this is not certain.

How do you pronounce Khadijatou?

It's said kah-dee-JAH-too /kɑ.diˈdʒɑː.tuː/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Khadijatou a boy or girl name?

Khadijatou is a girl's name.

How popular is Khadijatou?

Khadijatou is rare for girls in the U.S. and much better known in West Africa.

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