Meaning & History
Hatidža is the Bosnian form of the Arabic name Khadija, best known as the name of Prophet Muhammad's first wife. The name Khadija means "premature child" in Arabic, but its enduring popularity across the Muslim world stems from Khadija's significant role in early Islamic history. She was a wealthy merchant and widow who married Muhammad in 595 CE, and she became the first person to convert to Islam after his first revelation.
Notable Bearers
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hatidža has been used by several notable figures:
- Hatidža Hadžiosmanović (1938–2015) served as a judge, contributing to Bosnia's legal system.
- Hatidža Mehmedović (1952–2018) was a human rights activist known for her efforts in peacebuilding and justice following the Bosnian War.
Distribution and Variants
Hatidža is primarily used in Bosnia and other South Slavic regions with Muslim populations. Variants include Hatixhe in Albanian, Khadijah in Malay, Khadiga in Egyptian Arabic, Khadidja in Central African languages, and Xədicə in Azerbaijani.
- Meaning: "Premature child" (from Arabic Khadija)
- Origin: Bosnian form of Arabic Khadija
- Type: First name (feminine)
- Usage regions: Bosnia and Herzegovina, wider Muslim Balkan communities
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Hatidža