Hidayah

In Arabic: هِدَايَة

Hidayah is guidance to the truth and steadfastness upon it, sought through Allah’s enabling.

الهداية: الدلالة إلى الحق والثبات عليه، بطلب التوفيق من الله تعالى

  • Girl name
  • Qur'anic
  • Faith
  • Longer
  • Strong sound
  • Common
  • Pan-Arab

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    هِدَايَة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm هِدَايَة.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Hidayah mean?
Hidayah is guidance to the truth and steadfastness upon it, sought through Allah’s enabling.
Is Hidayah a boy or a girl name?
Hidayah is a girl name.
How is Hidayah written in English?
Hidayah in Arabic: هِدَايَة.
Does Hidayah fit the father's name?
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