Xadicha is the Uzbek form of the Arabic name Khadija. In Uzbekistan, this feminine given name is widely used among Muslim families, honoring the legacy of Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and a seminal figure in Islamic history.EtymologyThe name derives from the Arabic root kh-d-j, traditionally interpreted as meaning "premature child" — an allusion to a daughter of Khadija who was born prematurely. Despite this literal sense, the name carries immense positive connotations through its most famous bearer.Historical and Religious SignificanceKhadija was a wealthy Meccan merchant who proposed marriage to Muhammad in 595 CE. As a polytheist widow, she remained a devoted partner, supporting him during the early revelations. Fifteen years after their union, Muhammad received his first revelation from the angel Gabriel, and Khadija became the first person to embrace Islam. She is revered as the "Mother of the Believers" and was the mother of all of the Prophet's children except one son born to a later wife. Her unwavering faith and charitable works set a model for Muslim women throughout history.Regional VariationsXadicha is part of a broader family of regional variants. In Uzbek, alternative spellings such as Hadicha and Khadicha occur. Across other languages, comparable forms include Albanian Hatixhe, Azerbaijani Xədicə, and Central African Khadidja. In the Malay-speaking world the name Khadijah is prevalent, while Egyptian Arabic uses Khadiga.Meaning: "premature child"Origin: ArabicType: First nameUsage: Uzbekistan and Central Asia