Haya
Haya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Modesty, shyness”.
| Meaning | Modesty, shyness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حياء |
| Pronunciation | ha-YAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Gulf States, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Haya
Haya means modesty, and the sense of shame that keeps a person from doing wrong. Its root, ḥ-y-y, is connected both with living and with feeling modest. The Prophet ﷺ taught that this quality is one branch of faith and that nothing but good comes from it, which gives the name real moral weight. The well-known Gulf name Haya, borne for instance by Princess Haya, is the very same word.
Is Haya a Muslim name?
Haya names a quality praised in hadith as part of faith, and the Quran shows it in the story of Musa: 'one of the two women came to him, walking with shyness (istiḥyāʾ)' (Quran 28:25).
How popular is Haya?
It is common in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the wider Gulf and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Haya
- Haya name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Haya baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Haya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haya mean?
Haya means 'Modesty, shyness'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Haya a Muslim name?
Haya names a quality praised in hadith as part of faith, and the Quran shows it in the story of Musa: 'one of the two women came to him, walking with shyness (istiḥyāʾ)' (Quran 28:25).
How do you pronounce Haya?
Haya is pronounced ha-YAA.
Is Haya a boy or girl name?
Haya is usually a girl name.