Hidaya
Hidaya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Guidance, being rightly guided”.
| Meaning | Guidance, being rightly guided |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | هداية |
| Pronunciation | hee-DAH-yah |
| Arabic root | ه د ي (h-d-y) — to guide |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hidaya
Hidaya is the Arabic word hidāya, meaning guidance, especially the guidance that God gives a person towards faith and right action. It comes from the same root as Huda and al-Hādī, 'the Guide', one of the names of God. The word is also famous as the title of al-Hidāya, the classic manual of Hanafi law by al-Marghīnānī.
Is Hidaya a Muslim name?
Yes. Hidaya is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning divine guidance, a central idea in Islam. It is used by Muslim families from East Africa to South Asia.
Is Hidaya in the Quran?
The word hidāya itself does not occur in the Quran, but its root h-d-y is everywhere, most famously in the daily prayer 'Guide us to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).
Where is the name Hidaya used?
Used across the Muslim world, and particularly common among Swahili-speaking Muslims and in South Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hidaya mean?
Hidaya means 'Guidance, being rightly guided'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hidaya a Muslim name?
Yes. Hidaya is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning divine guidance, a central idea in Islam. It is used by Muslim families from East Africa to South Asia.
How do you write Hidaya in Arabic?
Hidaya is written هداية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hidaya?
Hidaya is pronounced hee-DAH-yah.
Is Hidaya mentioned in the Quran?
The word hidāya itself does not occur in the Quran, but its root h-d-y is everywhere, most famously in the daily prayer 'Guide us to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).