Hadiza

Hadiza is a Hausa girl name that means “Premature child; named after the Prophet's first wife”. This name is part of the rich naming tradition of the Hausa people of Nigeria, where names carry deep significance and often reflect the circumstances of a child's birth, family values, or spiritual beliefs.

Pronounced Hah-DEE-zah, this name is commonly given to girls in Hausa-speaking communities across Nigeria.