Hilyah
Hilyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Ornament, adornment”.
| Meaning | Ornament, adornment |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حلية |
| Pronunciation | HIL-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Gulf States, Malaysia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Hilyah
Hilyah is the Arabic ḥilya, from the root ḥ-l-y, to adorn. It refers to a jewel or ornament, and from there to how a person looks and is described. Ottoman calligraphers made panels called hilye, which portray in words how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ looked and what his character was like. Abū Nuʿaym's Ḥilyat al-Awliyāʾ, a famous collection of biographies of pious people, also bears the word.
Is Hilyah a Muslim name?
Hilyah recalls the hilye tradition of describing the Prophet ﷺ, and the Quran uses the word for the sea's treasures: 'and you extract from it ornaments which you wear' (Quran 16:14).
How popular is Hilyah?
It is uncommon but genuine, used in Turkey as Hilye and by Arabic-speaking and Southeast Asian families.
Gifts with the name Hilyah
- Hilyah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Hilyah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hilyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hilyah mean?
Hilyah means 'Ornament, adornment'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hilyah a Muslim name?
Hilyah recalls the hilye tradition of describing the Prophet ﷺ, and the Quran uses the word for the sea's treasures: 'and you extract from it ornaments which you wear' (Quran 16:14).
How do you pronounce Hilyah?
Hilyah is pronounced HIL-yah.
Is Hilyah a boy or girl name?
Hilyah is usually a girl name.