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Inayat
How to Pronounce Inayat
Pronounced ih-NAH-yat /ɪˈnɑ.jɑt/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic inaya, 'care, concern, kindness, favour, grace; divine providence'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Inayat comes from Arabic inaya, 'care, concern, kindness, favour, grace; the loving providence of God'. A soft, devout, meaningful name across the Arab and South Asian world (the Sufi master Hazrat Inayat Khan; used for both sexes, often a girls' name; said 'ih-NAH-yat').
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, care-and-kindness-and-grace at the root, and devout.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Inayat mean?
Inayat is Arabic/Urdu for 'care, kindness, favour, grace; divine providence'.
How do you pronounce Inayat?
It's said ih-NAH-yat /ɪˈnɑ.jɑt/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Inayat a boy or girl name?
Inayat is used mainly as a girl's name (also for boys).
How popular is Inayat?
Inayat is a rare name in the U.S.