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Anayat
Pronounced ə-NAH-yat /əˈnɑ.jɑt/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic/Urdu inayat, 'grace, favor, kindness; divine blessing, benevolence, care'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Anayat comes from Arabic/Urdu inayat, 'grace, favor, kindness; divine blessing, benevolence, loving care'. A soft, meaningful name across the Muslim and South Asian world (the Sufi musician and teacher Inayat Khan; said 'ə-NAH-yat').
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, grace-and-divine-blessing at the root, and meaningful.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Anayat mean?
Anayat is Arabic/Urdu for 'grace, favor, kindness; divine blessing'.
How do you pronounce Anayat?
It's said ə-NAH-yat /əˈnɑ.jɑt/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Anayat a boy or girl name?
Anayat is a girl's name (used for both).
How popular is Anayat?
Anayat is a rare name in the U.S.