Khalayah
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Khalayah
The given name 'Khalayah' is derived from the Arabic word 'khalaya', meaning 'heavenly' or 'paradise', and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
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Etymology
The given name 'Khalayah' is derived from the Arabic word 'khalaya', meaning 'heavenly' or 'paradise', and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. The name 'Khalayah' is used in Islamic cultures and is associated with the concept of paradise in Islamic theology, with notable historical context being its use in Arabic poetry and literature.
Khalayah currently ranks #16,159 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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