Hidaya

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Hidaya Pronunciation

Hidaya is pronounced hih-DAH-yah /hɪˈdɑ.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic hidaya, 'guidance, right guidance' (especially divine guidance); also a Swahili name, 'a gift'Medium

In 30 seconds: Guidance; a gift: Hidaya is Arabic for 'guidance' (and Swahili 'a gift'). Soft, devout, and warm (said 'hih-DAH-yah').

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Origin MediumArabic, Swahili

MeaningFrom Arabic hidaya, 'guidance, right guidance' (especially divine guidance); also a Swahili name, 'a gift'

U.S. rank (2024)#6005 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 241

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Hidaya comes from Arabic hidaya, 'guidance, right guidance' (especially the divine guidance of God to the straight path) — and is also a Swahili name, 'a gift'. A soft, devout name across the Arab and East African Muslim worlds (said 'hih-DAH-yah'; nickname Hida).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and East African families. Rare, guidance-and-a-gift at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Hidaya means 'guidance, right guidance' (especially divine guidance) in Arabic — and 'a gift' in Swahili — a soft, devout name (said 'hih-DAH-yah').

Overall data confidence 70%

Arabic references — hidaya — etymology

Variations

HidayahHediyaHidaayah

Nicknames

Hida

Themes & Styles

Arabic Swahili

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Hidaya?

Hidaya is pronounced hih-DAH-yah (/hɪˈdɑ.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Hidaya said aloud.

How do you say Hidaya?

Hidaya is said hih-DAH-yah (/hɪˈdɑ.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Hidaya said aloud.

What does the name Hidaya mean?

Hidaya is Arabic for 'guidance' and Swahili for 'a gift'.

Is Hidaya a boy or girl name?

Hidaya is a girl's name.

How popular is Hidaya?

Hidaya is a rare name in the U.S.