The nameKhadidja
Khadidja is an Algerian form of Khadija, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife. It has been given in France since the 1950s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Khadidja comes from the Arabic khadija, "born prematurely".
Origin
Arabic. Khadija bint Khuwaylid, a wealthy Meccan merchant, was the first to believe in the revelation.
History
Khadidja has been given in France since the 1950s and grew in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Khadidja
Khadidja in France
Khadidja was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 770 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Khadidja. Its rise began around 1958, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Khadidja in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 70 births a year on average, against 88 in the five years before.
Khadidja in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khadidja mean?
Khadidja comes from the Arabic khadija, "born prematurely".
What is the origin of the name Khadidja?
Arabic. Khadija bint Khuwaylid, a wealthy Meccan merchant, was the first to believe in the revelation.
Is Khadidja a girl's or a boy's name?
Khadidja is a girl's name.