Hayat
Hayat is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “Life; being alive”.
| Meaning | Life; being alive |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حياة |
| Pronunciation | ha-YAAT |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Algeria, Pakistan, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Hayat
Hayat is the Arabic word for life, taken from the root ḥ-y-y, to live. Across the Arab world, Turkey and North Africa it is usually given to girls, and in Tunisia and Algeria it is sometimes written Hayet. In Pakistan and Afghanistan it is also given to boys, frequently inside compounds such as Hayat Khan or Hayatullah. Few names express hope for a child as directly.
Is Hayat a Muslim name?
Hayat means life, a word the Quran uses many times, including 'He who created death and life (al-ḥayāt) to test you, which of you is best in deed' (Quran 67:2).
How popular is Hayat?
Girls carry the name in Turkey and the Arab world, while in Pakistan and Afghanistan boys bear it too.
Gifts with the name Hayat
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hayat
Names similar to Hayat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hayat mean?
Hayat means 'Life; being alive'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hayat a Muslim name?
Hayat means life, a word the Quran uses many times, including 'He who created death and life (al-ḥayāt) to test you, which of you is best in deed' (Quran 67:2).
How do you pronounce Hayat?
Hayat is pronounced ha-YAAT.
Is Hayat a boy or girl name?
Hayat is used for both boys and girls.