Hadija

Meaning of Hadija

Hadija is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, serving as a variant transliteration of Khadija and derived from the root kh-d-j, which signifies “premature” or “early-born” child; this etymological basis underpins its enduring resonance within Islamic tradition. Its most prominent association is with Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad, whose remarkable social and economic stature in seventh-century Arabia imparts to the name connotations of leadership, fidelity and pioneering resolve. In the United States, Hadija remains an infrequent yet steady choice, with annual occurrences over the past two decades ranging from five to thirteen newborns and holding positions in the lower 900s of the national rank—most recently number 941 in 2024 with nine recorded instances—thereby reflecting its modest but persistent presence among Muslim-American and Arabic-speaking families. Pronounced [hɑːˈdiːʒɑː] according to Standard Arabic phonology, Hadija offers an accessible articulation for English speakers while retaining its cultural authenticity.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as hah-DEE-jah (/hɑːˈdiːʒɑː/)

• Mariam
• Aisha
• Fatima
• Zainab
• Safiya
• Sumaya
• Khadija