Hiyab

♀ Girl

Hiyab Pronunciation

Hiyab is pronounced HEE-yahb /ˈhi.jɑb/Medium

Meaning: From Tigrinya/Amharic (Eritrean and Ethiopian), 'a gift; a gift from God'Low

In 30 seconds: A gift; a gift from God: Hiyab is Tigrinya/Amharic. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'HEE-yahb').

Origin LowTigrinya, Amharic

MeaningFrom Tigrinya/Amharic (Eritrean and Ethiopian), 'a gift; a gift from God'

U.S. rank (2024)#7713 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 209

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

Hiyab comes from Tigrinya/Amharic (Eritrean and Ethiopian), 'a gift; a gift from God'. A crisp, devout name (said 'HEE-yahb').

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

Did you know? Hiyab means 'a gift; a gift from God' in Tigrinya and Amharic (Eritrean and Ethiopian) — a crisp, devout name (said 'HEE-yahb').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Hiyab — Tigrinya etymology

HiyabelHiab

Saba— a sound-neighbor East African girls' name

How do you pronounce Hiyab?

Hiyab is pronounced HEE-yahb (/ˈhi.jɑb/). Press play above to hear Hiyab said aloud.

How do you say Hiyab?

Hiyab is said HEE-yahb (/ˈhi.jɑb/). Press play above to hear Hiyab said aloud.

What does the name Hiyab mean?

Hiyab is Tigrinya/Amharic for 'a gift; a gift from God'.

Is Hiyab a boy or girl name?

Hiyab is a girl's name.

How popular is Hiyab?

Hiyab is a rare name in the U.S.