Hadija

Hadija is a feminine given name used in several cultures, often treated as a variant of Khadija (خديجة), the name of the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad. In Arabic, the exact meaning of Khadija is a matter of interpretation, and Hadija is one of many transliterations that reflect different linguistic traditions. Spelling variants include Khadijah, Khadijeh, Khadeeja, and Hadijah.

The name has circulated beyond Arabic-speaking societies due to Islamic influence and is found in many Muslim-majority countries as well as among diaspora communities in Europe, Africa, South Asia, and the Americas. Pronunciation and emphasis can vary by language, with common renderings such as ha-DEE-ja or ha-DEE-yah.

In contemporary usage, Hadija is primarily a female given name. It is often chosen for its cultural and historical associations with Khadija, the prominent figure in early Islamic history, rather than for a singular, fixed meaning. Variants and related names reflect regional spelling preferences and phonetics, contributing to a broad, cross-cultural presence of the name.