Idiat
Idiat is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Yoruba form origin, meaning “Guidance, being guided”.
| Meaning | Guidance, being guided |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Yoruba form |
| Written as | هداية |
| Pronunciation | ee-dee-AHT |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria |
Meaning and origin of Idiat
Idiat is a name used by Yoruba Muslims in the south-west of Nigeria. Most people regard it as the Yoruba version of Hidāya, Arabic for guidance, from the root h-d-y, to guide, and it is also written Idayat. Yoruba tends to drop the Arabic h at the beginning of a word. It also ends feminine names in -at, echoing the sound of the Arabic feminine ending.
Is Idiat a Muslim name?
Idiat is usually understood as a form of Hidaya, guidance, from a root found throughout the Quran, which calls itself 'guidance for the God-conscious' (Quran 2:2).
How popular is Idiat?
It is common among Yoruba Muslims in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Kwara states.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Idiat mean?
Idiat means 'Guidance, being guided'. It is of Arabic, Yoruba form origin.
Is Idiat a Muslim name?
Idiat is usually understood as a form of Hidaya, guidance, from a root found throughout the Quran, which calls itself 'guidance for the God-conscious' (Quran 2:2).
How do you pronounce Idiat?
Idiat is pronounced ee-dee-AHT.
Is Idiat a boy or girl name?
Idiat is usually a girl name.