Khadijah
Khadijah reflects a transliteration of Khadija that more closely preserves the final aspirated "-h" sound present in the original Arabic خديجة (Khadījah), while carrying the same historical and cultural associations.
Although pronounced similarly to Khadija, Khadijah represents a spelling choice shaped by transliteration practices in Latin-script languages. The added final "h" mirrors the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa ending, which in formal transliteration systems is often rendered with an "h" to reflect its historical orthography. This form appears widely in English-speaking contexts as well as in South Asian Muslim communities, where careful preservation of Arabic phonetics in religious names is valued. While fully equivalent in meaning and origin to Khadija, the Khadijah spelling is sometimes preferred in academic, religious, or diaspora settings for its closer visual alignment with the Arabic original.
- Khadijah Farrakhan20th–21st century • Religious and community leadership
American religious figure known for her role within the Nation of Islam community.
- Khadijah Shah21st century • Fashion design and activism
Pakistani American fashion designer and activist, founder and creative director of the fashion labels Élan and Zaha.
- Khadijah Ameen21st century • Politics
Trinidadian and Tobagonian politician serving as a Member of Parliament and government minister.
- Khadijah Hashim20th–21st century • Literature
Malaysian novelist and educator known for contributions to modern Malay literature.
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Is Khadijah a boy or girl name?
Khadijah is typically a girl’s name.
What does Khadijah mean?
Khadijah reflects a transliteration of Khadija that more closely preserves the final aspirated "-h" sound present in the original Arabic خديجة (Khadījah), while carrying the same historical and cultural associations.
Is Khadijah an Islamic name?
Khadijah is used in Islamic naming traditions, especially in communities influenced by Arabic and Muslim culture.
Where does Khadijah come from?
Khadijah is commonly associated with Arabic.
What are the forms of Khadijah?
Common forms and spellings include: Khadija, Khadeeja, Khadheeja, Khadeejah, Khadiga, Khadidja, Hatixhe, Xədicə.
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