Hijra

**Hijāja** (the more precise original spelling – **Hadija**), a female name of Arabic origin, although in Russian-speaking environments it was sometimes spelled as Hedija. The meaning of the name **Hadija** – "rejected," "rejecting" – derives from the word **"hadid" (hadidh)**, meaning "to reject." Interestingly, despite its negative connotation, the name has not lost its popularity, possibly because in some contexts, "rejection" is interpreted as embracing a challenge, demonstrating strength, or even as a form of destiny. The name **Hadija** has deep historical roots in Islamic tradition. It became particularly famous due to one of the first followers of Muhammad – his wife **Hadija bint Khalid al-Kuрайhi**. She was a polygamous woman who was married three times, but two marriages were annulled for various reasons. The third marriage granted her the status of **Hadija** – a woman who accepts the faith for mixed marriage (in Islam, marriage is considered complete after the acceptance of faith by the **kadija**). It was she who became the first follower and the first wife of the Prophet, becoming his "Hadija." In this context, the meaning of the name acquired positive connotations: loyalty, steadfastness, devotion, significance. The name was also borne by the Prophet's daughter – **Fatima** (a name that also relates to the **hajj**). With the spread of Islam, the name **Hadija** became widely used in countries of the Middle East, Central and Northern Asia, and North Africa. In Russia, the name **Hadija** (or Hedija) was encountered less frequently, but it can still be found today, especially after it gained recognition through global celebrities such as the model **Hadid** (Hadija Aliyevna Abdullaeva), whose name has become synonymous with success and beauty. The characteristic traits associated with the name **Hadija** often include strength, resilience, independence, the ability to face challenges and move forward, perhaps even defending one's position or goal with a certain persistence. Those who bear this name may appear to people as strong-willed, confident, sometimes perceived as enigmatic or unpredictable. Notable bearers of the name **Hadija** include: * **Hadija Aliyevna Abdullaeva** (Hadid), Iranian-American model, blogger, singer. * **Hadija Salahudin** – British singer, songwriter. * **Hadija Galimova** – Russian TV presenter, producer. * The character **Hadija** in the works of Russian writer **Galina Vodolazkaya** (for example, in the novel "Snegurochka"), where the name gives the heroine a unique atmosphere and historical context. The popularity of the name **Hadija** in Russia remains relatively low, although it is gaining momentum alongside the popularity of the name Hadid (Hadija) among celebrities. In other countries with Islamic influence, the name has wider prevalence. Variants and diminutives of the name **Hadija** may include **Hadi** (shortened form of Hadija) or sometimes, less frequently – **Hedi**.