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Hayat

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Meaning

Life

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic حياة
Urdu حیات
Persian حیات
Bengali হায়াত
Pashto حیات
Capturing elegance and depth, Hayat stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Life', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Hayat has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Hayat comes from the Arabic root h-y-y, meaning "to live." It is translated as "life," closely related to Al-Hayy (The Ever-Living), one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.

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Etymology

From the Arabic حياة (hayat), 'life.'

Islamic Significance

Life is framed in the Quran as a test rather than a possession: he created death and life to test which of you is best in deed (67:2).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.