Khatijah

In the Malay linguistic sphere, the name Khadija developed the spelling Khatijah, reflecting regional orthographic conventions influenced by Jawi tradition and Malay phonological structure rather than Persian transliteration patterns. The insertion of "t" reflects an effort to represent the Arabic consonant cluster in a way that fits Malay orthography, while the final "-ah" preserves the feminine ending common in Islamic names across Southeast Asia.

Islam reached the Malay world between the 12th and 15th centuries, bringing with it a wide range of Arabic personal names. Over centuries, these names were integrated into Malay linguistic structure without losing their religious associations. Khatijah remains a respected and familiar feminine name in Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore, valued for its connection to Khadija bint Khuwaylid and for its strong Islamic heritage. The spelling distinguishes it visually within Malay naming tradition while remaining fully equivalent in origin and meaning to its Arabic source.