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Khadija

Meaning — From an Arabic root associated with premature birth, Khadija is traditionally interpreted as meaning "early baby" or "premature child", though in practice the name is associated entirely with honour and strength. Khadija bint Khuwaylid was the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad, a successful merchant, and the first person to accept Islam, making her one of the most revered women in Islamic history.·Arabic origin·Female·kha-DEE-jah

Khadija Khadija projects extraordinary strength of character combined with worldly competence — a name associated with women who succeed in business and society while remaining deeply compassionate. Characters named Khadija are often portrayed as independent, clear-eyed, and unafraid to invest fully in people and causes they believe in.

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Khadija Al-HassanKhadija MansourKhadija RashidKhadija NasserKhadija AzizKhadija Khalil

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