Hadiyah
Hadiyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Guide; gift”.
| Meaning | Guide; gift |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | هادية |
| Pronunciation | HAA-dee-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Hadiyah
Hadiyah is Hadiya spelled with a closing h, which stands for the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa, the feminine ending. It can be read in two ways: as hādiya, a woman who guides, or as hadiyya, a gift. Many families embrace both meanings together. The -ah ending is a particular favourite in Malaysia and Singapore, and it is just as popular with Muslim families in countries where English is spoken.
Is Hadiyah a Muslim name?
Hadiyah is an Arabic Muslim girls' name meaning guide or gift, sharing its root with divine guidance in the prayer 'Guide us to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).
How popular is Hadiyah?
Hadiyah appears in Malaysia, Singapore and South Asia, and with Muslims in the UK and US.
Gifts with the name Hadiyah
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Spellings and variants of Hadiyah
Names similar to Hadiyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hadiyah mean?
Hadiyah means 'Guide; gift'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hadiyah a Muslim name?
Hadiyah is an Arabic Muslim girls' name meaning guide or gift, sharing its root with divine guidance in the prayer 'Guide us to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).
How do you pronounce Hadiyah?
Hadiyah is pronounced HAA-dee-yah.
Is Hadiyah a boy or girl name?
Hadiyah is usually a girl name.