حياة

Hayaat

girlArabic

Hayaat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Life”.

MeaningLife
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingحياة
Pronunciationha-YAAT
Arabic rootح ي ي (ḥ-y-y) — to live
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hayaat

Hayaat is a spelling of Ḥayāt, the Arabic word for life, with the long second vowel written as 'aa'. It is a straightforward word name expressing the hope of a full and blessed life for the child.

Is Hayaat a Muslim name?

Yes. Hayaat (Hayat) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning life.

Is Hayaat in the Quran?

'He who created death and life (al-ḥayāt) to test you' (Quran 67:2).

Where is the name Hayaat used?

An occasional spelling used in South Asia and the diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Hayaat

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hayaat mean?

Hayaat means 'Life'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Hayaat a Muslim name?

Yes. Hayaat (Hayat) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning life.

How do you write Hayaat in Arabic?

Hayaat is written حياة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hayaat?

Hayaat is pronounced ha-YAAT.

Is Hayaat mentioned in the Quran?

'He who created death and life (al-ḥayāt) to test you' (Quran 67:2).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.