Enayat
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Enayat
The name 'Enayat' (also spelled Inayat) means "care," "kindness," or "benevolence" and derives from the Arabic root *ʿ-n-y* (ع ن ي), signifying solicitude or favor.
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Etymology
The name 'Enayat' (also spelled Inayat) means "care," "kindness," or "benevolence" and derives from the Arabic root *ʿ-n-y* (ع ن ي), signifying solicitude or favor. It is primarily used in Persian, Urdu, and Islamic cultures, notably as a given name in South Asia and the Middle East, with historical prominence through figures like Inayat Khan (1882–1927), the Indian Sufi teacher who introduced Universal Sufism to the West.
Enayat currently ranks #13,727 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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