Hiddayah
Hiddayah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Guidance from God”.
| Meaning | Guidance from God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (uncommon 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 Hiddayah
Hiddayah is a less common spelling of Hidayah, from the Arabic hidāya, guidance. The doubled d does not reflect the Arabic, where the d is single, so most families write the name Hidaya or Hidayah. The meaning is the same: the guidance God gives towards belief and good conduct.
Is Hiddayah a Muslim name?
Yes. Hiddayah is a variant spelling of Hidayah, a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning guidance. The standard spellings are Hidaya and Hidayah.
Is Hiddayah in the Quran?
The root h-d-y is frequent in the Quran, as in 'Guide us to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).
Where is the name Hiddayah used?
An occasional spelling; the forms Hidaya and Hidayah are far more common.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hiddayah mean?
Hiddayah means 'Guidance from God'. It comes from Arabic (uncommon spelling).
Is Hiddayah a Muslim name?
Yes. Hiddayah is a variant spelling of Hidayah, a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning guidance. The standard spellings are Hidaya and Hidayah.
How do you write Hiddayah in Arabic?
Hiddayah is written هداية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hiddayah?
Hiddayah is pronounced hee-DAH-yah.
Is Hiddayah mentioned in the Quran?
The root h-d-y is frequent in the Quran, as in 'Guide us to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).