Nurhayati
Nurhayati is a Muslim girl name of Malay / Indonesian, from Arabic origin, meaning “Light of my life”.
| Meaning | Light of my life |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Malay / Indonesian, from Arabic |
| Written as | نور حياتي |
| Pronunciation | noor-hah-YAH-tee |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Nurhayati
Nurhayati brings together two Arabic words: nūr, light, and ḥayātī, my life. The result is a tender name meaning light of my life. Indonesians and Malaysians love compounds that begin with Nur-, and they write them as one word rather than two. The closing -i keeps the Arabic sense of my, and the name is very widespread in Indonesia, where many women carry it.
Is Nurhayati a Muslim name?
Nurhayati is a Muslim name formed from Arabic words, light and my life, and it is well loved in Indonesia and Malaysia.
How popular is Nurhayati?
Nurhayati is very common in Indonesia and Malaysia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nurhayati mean?
Nurhayati means 'Light of my life'. It is of Malay / Indonesian, from Arabic origin.
Is Nurhayati a Muslim name?
Nurhayati is a Muslim name formed from Arabic words, light and my life, and it is well loved in Indonesia and Malaysia.
How do you pronounce Nurhayati?
Nurhayati is pronounced noor-hah-YAH-tee.
Is Nurhayati a boy or girl name?
Nurhayati is usually a girl name.