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Baby Name Khadija |
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| Meaning of Khadija - What does the name Khadija means? |
| Pronunciation: |
| kah-dee-jah |  |
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Girl Name |
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Muslim/Arabic |
| Name Meaning: |
An old Arabic name popular throughout the Muslim world, Khadlja is derived from khadija (premature baby). It was borne most famously by the first wife of Muhammad, and the mother of his children, Khadlja bint-Khuwaylid (c. 555-619). She was a rich Meccan widow when Muhammad came into her employ, and was about forty years old when they married in 595. Khadlja was a fervent, loyal supporter of Muhammad, and the first convert to Islam |
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African, African-American, Muslim/Arabic |
| Variants: | Khadlga, Khadija |
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