Hadiyyah
Hadiyyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A gift, a present”.
| Meaning | A gift, a present |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | هديّة |
| Pronunciation | ha-DIY-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Hadiyyah
Hadiyyah is the closest English rendering of the Arabic hadiyya, a gift; the double y reflects the doubled consonant in the original. A hadith encourages believers to exchange presents, promising that giving gifts brings love between people, and that teaching lends the name extra warmth. Parents often choose it for a daughter they see as a gift from God. Hadiya and Hadeeyah are related spellings.
Is Hadiyyah a Muslim name?
Hadiyyah is a Muslim name meaning gift, a word found in the Quran when the Queen of Sheba says, 'I will send them a gift' (Quran 27:35).
How popular is Hadiyyah?
South Asian Muslims and Muslim families in English-speaking countries are the main users of Hadiyyah.
Gifts with the name Hadiyyah
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hadiyyah
Names similar to Hadiyyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hadiyyah mean?
Hadiyyah means 'A gift, a present'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hadiyyah a Muslim name?
Hadiyyah is a Muslim name meaning gift, a word found in the Quran when the Queen of Sheba says, 'I will send them a gift' (Quran 27:35).
How do you pronounce Hadiyyah?
Hadiyyah is pronounced ha-DIY-yah.
Is Hadiyyah a boy or girl name?
Hadiyyah is usually a girl name.