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Hidayat

/hi-DAH-yat/

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Meaning

Instruction

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic هدايات
Urdu ہدایت
Persian هدایت
Turkish Hidayet
Bengali হিদায়াত
Pashto هدایت

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Hidayat offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Instruction', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Hidayat, like the alternate spelling Hidayah, comes from the Arabic root h-d-y, meaning "guidance" or instruction toward the right path.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ه-د-ي (h-d-y, 'to guide'). Hidayat means 'guidance.'

Islamic Significance

Hidayah (guidance) is one of the central themes of the Quran, which describes itself as guidance for humanity.

Quranic Connection

The opening of Surah 2 describes the Quran as 'huda' (guidance) for the God-conscious.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.