Hiyab
Arabic · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Hiyab
The name 'Hiyab' means "modesty" or "veil" and derives from the Arabic root *h-j-b* (ح-ج-ب), which relates to covering or screening.
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Etymology
The name 'Hiyab' means "modesty" or "veil" and derives from the Arabic root *h-j-b* (ح-ج-ب), which relates to covering or screening. It is used primarily in Islamic cultures, particularly among Arabic-speaking and South Asian Muslim communities, and is closely associated with the concept of the hijab, though it has no notable historical figure or event tied to it as a given name.
Hiyab currently ranks #7,628 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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