Hadiya
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Hadiya
The name Hadiya means "gift" or "guide to righteousness" in Arabic, derived from the root *h-d-y* (هدى) meaning "guidance." It is primarily used in Islamic cultures and among Arabic-speaking communities, with notable historical context as the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, Hadiya bint al-Harith.
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Etymology
The name Hadiya means "gift" or "guide to righteousness" in Arabic, derived from the root *h-d-y* (هدى) meaning "guidance." It is primarily used in Islamic cultures and among Arabic-speaking communities, with notable historical context as the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, Hadiya bint al-Harith.
Hadiya currently ranks #4,919 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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