What is the origin of the name Hidayah?

Hidayah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Hidayah?

Hidayah is currently ranked #5057 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Hidayah?

Hidayah is pronounced hi-DAY-uh.

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GirlArabic

Hidayah

hi-DAY-uh

Popularity

#5057

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

132

Peak Year

#26 in 2024

First Recorded

2012

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Hidayah is an Arabic name meaning 'guidance' or 'leadership'.

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Hida Dayah

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Hida Dayah

Spelling Variations

Hediah Hediya

Similar Names

Layla Aisha Fatima Amira

Personality Traits

WiseHonestSpiritualLeader

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