Hidayah
Hidayah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Guidance, the right path”.
| Meaning | Guidance, the right path |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay spelling |
| 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 Hidayah
Hidayah is the spelling of Arabic hidāya most often seen in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore, where the final -h marks the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa. The word means guidance, and in Malay religious language 'mendapat hidayah' is the everyday way of saying someone has been guided to faith. It is often combined in names such as Nur Hidayah.
Is Hidayah a Muslim name?
Yes. Hidayah is a Muslim name meaning guidance from God. It is especially popular in Malaysia and Indonesia, often as Nur Hidayah.
Is Hidayah in the Quran?
The root h-d-y appears throughout the Quran, as in the prayer 'Guide us to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).
Where is the name Hidayah used?
Very common among Malay and Indonesian Muslim girls, often as part of a compound name.
Gifts with the name Hidayah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hidayah mean?
Hidayah means 'Guidance, the right path'. It comes from Arabic, Malay spelling.
Is Hidayah a Muslim name?
Yes. Hidayah is a Muslim name meaning guidance from God. It is especially popular in Malaysia and Indonesia, often as Nur Hidayah.
How do you write Hidayah in Arabic?
Hidayah is written هداية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hidayah?
Hidayah is pronounced hee-DAH-yah.
Is Hidayah mentioned in the Quran?
The root h-d-y appears throughout the Quran, as in the prayer 'Guide us to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).