Ayat
Ayat is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Verses, signs”.
| Meaning | Verses, signs |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | آيات |
| Pronunciation | ah-YAHT |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Iraq, Levant, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Ayat
Ayat is the plural of the Arabic āya, from a root about signs. It refers both to God's signs in the natural world and to the verses of the Quran, so it gathers many meanings into one word. The name therefore carries a double sense of wonder at creation and love of scripture. Girls are given it in Egypt, Iraq and the Levant, and Muslims in South Asia, especially Pakistan, use it as well.
Is Ayat a Muslim name?
Ayat is a Muslim girls' name that speaks of God's signs and the verses of His Book. The word appears in 'These are the verses (āyāt) of the clear Book' (Quran 12:1).
How popular is Ayat?
It is found in Egypt, Iraq, the Levant and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Ayat
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Spellings and variants of Ayat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayat mean?
Ayat means 'Verses, signs'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ayat a Muslim name?
Ayat is a Muslim girls' name that speaks of God's signs and the verses of His Book. The word appears in 'These are the verses (āyāt) of the clear Book' (Quran 12:1).
How do you pronounce Ayat?
Ayat is pronounced ah-YAHT.
Is Ayat a boy or girl name?
Ayat is usually a girl name.