حياة

Hayet

girlArabic, Tunisian / Algerian form

Hayet is a Muslim girl name meaning “Life”.

MeaningLife
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, Tunisian / Algerian form
Arabic spellingحياة
Pronunciationha-YET
Arabic rootح ي ي (ḥ-y-y) — to live
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hayet

Hayet is the Tunisian and Algerian form of Ḥayāt, life. In Maghrebi Arabic the long 'a' before the final 't' is often pronounced closer to 'e', and the French spelling reflects that. It is a long-established girls' name across North Africa.

Is Hayet a Muslim name?

Yes. Hayet is a Muslim girl's name, the Maghrebi form of Hayat, meaning life.

Is Hayet in the Quran?

'He who created death and life to test you as to which of you is best in deed' (Quran 67:2).

Where is the name Hayet used?

Common in Tunisia and Algeria and in their French diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Hayet

HayatHayaatHayatteHayati

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hayet mean?

Hayet means 'Life'. It comes from Arabic, Tunisian / Algerian form.

Is Hayet a Muslim name?

Yes. Hayet is a Muslim girl's name, the Maghrebi form of Hayat, meaning life.

How do you write Hayet in Arabic?

Hayet is written حياة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hayet?

Hayet is pronounced ha-YET.

Is Hayet mentioned in the Quran?

'He who created death and life to test you as to which of you is best in deed' (Quran 67:2).

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