Name meaning
Hayat
Girl's nameƏrəb mənşəliIn the Quran
A simple Arabic-origin name meaning vitality, liveliness, life.
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Name meaning and origin
The word Hayat comes from the h-y-y root in the Arabic language and means aliveness, vitality, life; the same root is also the source of the word hay (alive). It entered Azerbaijani through both Arabic and the Persian literary tradition, becoming one of the most widely used words in everyday speech.
The word appears in the Quran several times; for example, in verse 179 of Surat al-Baqara it states that in retaliation there is life for people. In Azerbaijan, Hayat is chosen as an independent girl name for its simplicity and clear meaning, and there is no religious obstacle to bearing it.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
- Variants
- Hayat
- Pronunciation
- hæ.ˈjɑt
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Hayat?
Hayat means vitality, liveliness, and life.Is the name Hayat mentioned in the Quran?
Yes, the word həyat appears in many verses of the Quran, including verse 179 of Surah Al-Baqarah.Is Hayat a boy or a girl name?
Hayat is a girl name.