Khadija

Khadija is an Arabic feminine name meaning "premature child" or "early baby." It carries special significance in Islamic tradition as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, a wealthy merchant who became the first convert to Islam.

The name appears in various spellings: Khadijah, Kadija, Hadija.

Common in Muslim communities worldwide.

historical

Muhammad

wifeFemale marriage partner
MeccaIslam's most sacred city
merchantOne who sells wares

first · convert · supporter · believer · clan · Arabia · pre-Islamic · widow · businesswoman · patroness

honorific

trustworthy

Worthy of confidence

nobleTitled or virtuous
veneratedRegarded with profound respect
reveredDeeply respected, admired

honored · esteemed · dignified · exemplary · faithful · devoted · pious · blessed · righteous · virtuous

name

Arabic

Semitic language family member

femininePertaining to women
girlYoung female person
MuslimAdherent of Islam

meaning · noble · pure · premature · namesake · variant

Opposites

gender role in early islam

KhadijaAli ibn Abi Talib

Fourth leader after Muhammad

wives of the prophet - chronological/symbolic

KhadijaAisha

Arabic feminine name

Family

Khadijah

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