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Khady
/KHAH-dee/
Wolof
· a girl’s name
“A virtuous and respected woman”
How to say it
KHAH-dee
Given to
Girls
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
very common
Every way to write it
The name & its alternative spellings
Khady
Kadi
Khadija
From the same family
01
Khadija
“Khadijah, the respected first wife of the Prophet Muhammad”
Wolof
female
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02
Khadim
“A devoted servant, especially a servant of God”
Wolof
male
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03
Khadimou
“Servant of the Messenger, expressing deep religious devotion”
Wolof
male
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04
Khadra
“Arabic feminine name meaning “green,” “verdant,” or “the green one.””
Wolof
female
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