Hidayah
Hidayah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Malay spelling origin, meaning “Guidance, the right path”.
| Meaning | Guidance, the right path |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay spelling |
| Written as | هداية |
| Pronunciation | hee-DAH-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore |
Meaning and origin of Hidayah
Hidayah is the spelling of the Arabic hidāya that is most common in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. The final h stands for the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa ending. Its meaning is guidance, and in everyday Malay religious speech, saying that someone 'mendapat hidayah' means they have been led to faith. It often appears in compound names such as Nur Hidayah, which joins light and guidance in one name.
Is Hidayah a Muslim name?
Hidayah means guidance from God, from a root found throughout the Quran, as in 'Guide us to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).
How popular is Hidayah?
It is very common for Malay and Indonesian Muslim girls, often within a compound name.
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Spellings and variants of Hidayah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hidayah mean?
Hidayah means 'Guidance, the right path'. It is of Arabic, Malay spelling origin.
Is Hidayah a Muslim name?
Hidayah means guidance from God, from a root found throughout the Quran, as in 'Guide us to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).
How do you pronounce Hidayah?
Hidayah is pronounced hee-DAH-yah.
Is Hidayah a boy or girl name?
Hidayah is usually a girl name.