The nameKhady
Khady is a Senegalese girl's name, a short form of Khadija.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Like Khadija, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, it comes from the Arabic for "premature child".
Origin
Arabic, through Wolof.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Khady
Khady in France
Khady was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 265 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Khady. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Khady in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 32 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khady mean?
Like Khadija, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, it comes from the Arabic for "premature child".
What is the origin of the name Khady?
Arabic, through Wolof.
Is Khady a girl's or a boy's name?
Khady is a girl's name.