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Hadiya
Hadiya Pronunciation
Hadiya is pronounced hah-DEE-yah /hɑˈdi.jɑ/High
Meaning: Guide to righteousness, rightly guided; from Arabic huda, 'guidance' — also linked to hadiyah, 'gift'High
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History & Origin
Hadiya comes from Arabic huda, 'guidance' — 'one who guides to righteousness' — with a near-homophone hadiyah, 'gift', enriching it. Guidance is Islam's most-prayed-for blessing, making Hadiya a profoundly devotional name across the Arab world and the diaspora.
In the U.S. it appears in Arab, South Asian, and Black American Muslim families. Rare, guiding at the root, and melodic.
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How do you pronounce Hadiya?
Hadiya is pronounced hah-DEE-yah (/hɑˈdi.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Hadiya said aloud.
How do you say Hadiya?
Hadiya is said hah-DEE-yah (/hɑˈdi.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Hadiya said aloud.
What does the name Hadiya mean?
Hadiya is Arabic for 'guide to righteousness', from huda, 'guidance' — also linked to 'gift'.
Is Hadiya a boy or girl name?
Hadiya is a girl's name.
How popular is Hadiya?
Hadiya is a rare name in the U.S. and beloved across the Muslim world.