Haya
Haya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Modesty, bashfulness”.
| Meaning | Modesty, bashfulness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حياء |
| Pronunciation | ha-YAA |
| Arabic root | ح ي ي (ḥ-y-y) — to live; to feel modest |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Haya
Haya (Ḥayāʾ) means modesty and a sense of shame before wrongdoing. The Prophet ﷺ said that ḥayāʾ is a branch of faith and that it brings nothing but good, so the name carries a strong moral sense. The Gulf name Haya, as in Princess Haya, is the same word.
Is Haya a Muslim name?
Yes. Haya is a Muslim name meaning modesty, a quality praised in hadith as part of faith.
Is Haya in the Quran?
Its sense appears in the story of Musa: 'one of the two women came to him, walking with shyness (istiḥyāʾ)' (Quran 28:25).
Where is the name Haya used?
Common in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the Gulf and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Haya
- Haya name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Haya baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Haya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haya mean?
Haya means 'Modesty, bashfulness'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Haya a Muslim name?
Yes. Haya is a Muslim name meaning modesty, a quality praised in hadith as part of faith.
How do you write Haya in Arabic?
Haya is written حياء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Haya?
Haya is pronounced ha-YAA.
Is Haya mentioned in the Quran?
Its sense appears in the story of Musa: 'one of the two women came to him, walking with shyness (istiḥyāʾ)' (Quran 28:25).