Boy name
Ayat name meaning
“sign, a passage of scripture”
Ayat is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic āyah through Malay, meaning a sign or a passage of scripture. In Arabic, āyāt is the plural of āyah. This relationship between the singular and plural forms is part of the explanation of the name’s source.
What does Ayat mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ayat
From Arabic āyah, a sign or scriptural verse, through Malay. Arabic āyāt is its plural.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ayat in Islam and the Quran
Ayat does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (آيات) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 99.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Ayat
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ayat, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ayat: sign, a passage of scripture
- Fachrul: pride, honor
- Masyhur: renowned, widely known
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Meaning of each word
- Ayat: sign, a passage of scripture
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
- Fathir: creator, originator
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Ayat Thariq
Meaning of each word
- Ayat: sign, a passage of scripture
- Thariq: one who knocks; nighttime visitor
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Meaning of each word
- Fauzan: success, triumph
- Ayat: sign, a passage of scripture
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
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Ayat Syarkawi
Meaning of each word
- Ayat: sign, a passage of scripture
- Syarkawi: from the eastern region
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Meaning of each word
- Ayat: sign, a passage of scripture
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
- Muammar: one granted a long life
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How to pronounce Ayat
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ajat/ |
| Arabic script | آيات |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦪꦠ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮚᮒ᮪ |
Is Ayat a boy’s name?
Yes, Ayat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ayat ranks #2,745 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ayat
Names with related meanings
- Hidayat♂Guidance toward the right path
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Endang♂♀Female ascetic
- Wahyudi♂Revelation, divine message
- Firdaus♂Paradise, a garden of eternal bliss
- Aulia♂♀Protectors, close allies, or saints
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Yasin♂Name of a Quranic chapter
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Darwis♂Dervish, a Sufi ascetic
- Mukti♂Liberation
- Wahyudin♂Revelation of the faith
Famous people named Ayat
- A'yat Khalili · b. 1991
- Ayat Cahyadi · b. 1971
- Ayat · b. 1926
- Ayat Cahyadi · b. 1971
- Ayat Toharul Hidayat · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Ayat
What is the meaning of Ayat?
Ayat means sign, a passage of scripture. From Arabic āyah, a sign or scriptural verse, through Malay. Arabic āyāt is its plural.
Is Ayat a boy’s name?
Yes, Ayat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ayat?
Ayat is of Arabic and Malay origin.
Is the name Ayat in the Quran?
Ayat does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (آيات) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 99.
How many syllables does Ayat have?
Ayat has 2 syllables (A-yat) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ayat?
Ayat ranks #2,745 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ayat?
Some ideas: Ayat Fachrul Masyhur; Ayat Riyan Fathir; Ayat Thariq.
Famous people named Ayat?
Notable people named Ayat include A'yat Khalili, Ayat Cahyadi, Ayat.
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