Aaya
Arabic · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Aaya
The name 'Aaya' is derived from the Arabic root 'ayy' (آية), meaning "sign," "miracle," or "verse" (as in a verse of the Quran).
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Etymology
The name 'Aaya' is derived from the Arabic root 'ayy' (آية), meaning "sign," "miracle," or "verse" (as in a verse of the Quran). It is primarily used in Islamic cultures, particularly among Arabic-speaking and South Asian Muslim communities, where it carries religious significance as a reference to divine signs in the Quran.
Aaya currently ranks #11,154 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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