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Khatija

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Meaning

Premature child

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ختيجة
Urdu ختیجہ
Persian ختیجه
Turkish Hatice
Bengali খাতিজা
Pashto ختیجه

Alternate Spellings

Khatija is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Premature child', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Khatija, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Khatija, a variant of Khadija, derives from the Arabic root kh-d-j, referring to a child born prematurely. The name is inseparable from Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the Prophet ﷺ's first wife.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root خ-ط-ج (kh-ṭ-j, dialectal variant); a phonetic variant related to Khadijah, the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, a successful businesswoman who was the first person to accept Islam.

Islamic Significance

A South Asian spelling of Khadija, the Prophet's first wife, a merchant of Mecca who supported him from the first revelation until her death.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.