Hayat
Hayat is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Life”.
| Meaning | Life |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حياة |
| Pronunciation | ha-YAAT |
| Arabic root | ح ي ي (ḥ-y-y) — to live |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hayat
Hayat (Ḥayāt) is the Arabic word for life. In Arab countries, Turkey and the Maghreb it is a girls' name, sometimes spelled Hayet in Tunisia and Algeria. In Pakistan and Afghanistan it is also used for boys, often in compounds like Hayat Khan or Hayatullah.
Is Hayat a Muslim name?
Yes. Hayat is a Muslim name meaning life, and the word appears in the Quran many times.
Is Hayat in the Quran?
'He who created death and life (al-ḥayāt) to test you, which of you is best in deed' (Quran 67:2).
Where is the name Hayat used?
A girls' name in Turkey and the Arab world; used for boys too in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Gifts with the name Hayat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hayat mean?
Hayat means 'Life'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hayat a Muslim name?
Yes. Hayat is a Muslim name meaning life, and the word appears in the Quran many times.
How do you write Hayat in Arabic?
Hayat is written حياة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hayat?
Hayat is pronounced ha-YAAT.
Is Hayat mentioned in the Quran?
'He who created death and life (al-ḥayāt) to test you, which of you is best in deed' (Quran 67:2).