Hidayat
Hidayat is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Persian / Urdu / Indonesian form origin, meaning “Guidance, instruction”.
| Meaning | Guidance, instruction |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian / Urdu / Indonesian form |
| Written as | هدایت |
| Pronunciation | hee-DAH-yat |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Hidayat
Hidayat is the shape the Arabic hidāya takes in Persian, Urdu, Indonesian and languages shaped by Turkish, where the feminine ending is spoken as -at. The root h-d-y means to guide. Although its grammar is feminine, in these regions it is mostly a boys' name, often in compounds such as Hidayatullah, meaning guidance of God. The Iranian novelist Sadegh Hedayat bore the same word as his surname.
Is Hidayat a Muslim name?
Hidayat comes from the Arabic word for divine guidance, a root frequent in the Quran as in 'Guide us to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).
How popular is Hidayat?
It is common for boys in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Central Asia and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Hidayat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hidayat mean?
Hidayat means 'Guidance, instruction'. It is of Arabic, Persian / Urdu / Indonesian form origin.
Is Hidayat a Muslim name?
Hidayat comes from the Arabic word for divine guidance, a root frequent in the Quran as in 'Guide us to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).
How do you pronounce Hidayat?
Hidayat is pronounced hee-DAH-yat.
Is Hidayat a boy or girl name?
Hidayat is usually a boy name.