Xadicha

The form Xadicha developed as the Arabic name Khadija entered Central Asia through Islamic scholarship, trade networks, and cultural exchange beginning in the early medieval period. In Turkic and Persian-speaking environments, the original Arabic consonant "kh" (خ) was commonly represented by the letter "x" in Latin transliteration systems used for Uzbek and Tajik, reflecting the same guttural sound. The ending was likewise adjusted to suit regional pronunciation patterns, resulting in the familiar spelling Xadicha.

During the Soviet period, the name appeared in Cyrillic-based forms, yet it continued to preserve its connection to Khadija bint Khuwaylid and the respect associated with her in Islamic tradition. In Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, Xadicha has been borne by women across academic, cultural, and public life, including figures such as Xadicha Sulaymonova. The name remains recognizable, traditional, and firmly rooted in Central Asian Muslim naming heritage.