Hadiya
Hadiya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Guide to the right path”.
| Meaning | Guide to the right path |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | هادية |
| Pronunciation | HAA-dee-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Gulf States, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Hadiya
Hadiya, or hādiya in Arabic, is the feminine form of Hādī and means one who guides. The same spelling can also be read as hadiyya, a gift, so many families happily intend both meanings at once. Its root, h-d-y, lies at the heart of Islamic vocabulary. Both hidāya, guidance, and al-Hādī, the Guide, one of the names of God, come from it.
Is Hadiya a Muslim name?
Hadiya is an Arabic Muslim name meaning guide, or gift in the related form Hadiyya, and its root is the Quran's word for guidance, as in the opening prayer: 'Guide us to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).
How popular is Hadiya?
Hadiya is well liked in Pakistan, India, Egypt and the Gulf, and with Muslims in the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Hadiya
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Spellings and variants of Hadiya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hadiya mean?
Hadiya means 'Guide to the right path'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hadiya a Muslim name?
Hadiya is an Arabic Muslim name meaning guide, or gift in the related form Hadiyya, and its root is the Quran's word for guidance, as in the opening prayer: 'Guide us to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).
How do you pronounce Hadiya?
Hadiya is pronounced HAA-dee-yah.
Is Hadiya a boy or girl name?
Hadiya is usually a girl name.