Enayat
Enayat is a Muslim boy name of Persian / Urdu form of Arabic ʿInāya origin, meaning “Kindness, favour, care”.
| Meaning | Kindness, favour, care |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian / Urdu form of Arabic ʿInāya |
| Written as | عنایت |
| Pronunciation | eh-nah-YAHT |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Enayat
Enayat started out as the Arabic ʿInāya and took this shape in Persian and Urdu. In Persian the old Arabic feminine ending survives as a final '-t', and so ʿInāya turns into ʿInāyat. The word means kindness, favour or care, and it often forms part of longer names like Enayatullah, meaning God's favour. Iranian and Afghan families give it to sons, and it carries a gentle, generous meaning wherever it is used.
Is Enayat a Muslim name?
This is a Muslim name, the Persian and Urdu form of the Arabic word for care and favour.
How popular is Enayat?
Carried mostly by men in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Enayat mean?
Enayat means 'Kindness, favour, care'. It is of Persian / Urdu form of Arabic ʿInāya origin.
Is Enayat a Muslim name?
This is a Muslim name, the Persian and Urdu form of the Arabic word for care and favour.
How do you pronounce Enayat?
Enayat is pronounced eh-nah-YAHT.
Is Enayat a boy or girl name?
Enayat is usually a boy name.