Boy name
Hayat name meaning
“life, living existence”
Hayat is a masculine name derived from Arabic ḥayāh, meaning life or living existence. Its spelling ends in t, a form also preserved in Malay and Indonesian use of the word. The name's meaning comes from the Arabic word for life.
What does Hayat mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Hayat
Hayat derives from Arabic ḥayāh, meaning life. Its final t is also preserved in Malay and Indonesian usage of the word.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Hayat in Islam and the Quran
Hayat does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (حياة) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 179 and QS An-Nahl [16]: 97.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Hayat
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hayat, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hayat: life, living existence
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Arkan: pillars, supporting foundations
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Meaning of each word
- Hayat: life, living existence
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
- Misbahul: lamp; opening of a compound name
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Hayat Masturi
Meaning of each word
- Hayat: life, living existence
- Masturi: covered or concealed
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Ridho Hayat Khoiruddin
Meaning of each word
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
- Hayat: life, living existence
- Khoiruddin: goodness of the faith
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Hayat Faza
Meaning of each word
- Hayat: life, living existence
- Faza: to win, succeed
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Meaning of each word
- Hayat: life, living existence
- Emir: commander, ruler
- Sukron: gratitude or an expression of thanks
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How to pronounce Hayat
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hajat/ |
| Arabic script | حياة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦪꦠ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮚᮒ᮪ |
Is Hayat a boy’s name?
Yes, Hayat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hayat ranks #1,825 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hayat
Names with related meanings
- Umar♂Life, longevity
- Irawan♂Possessing freshness or vitality
- Yahya♂The prophet John's name
- Sugeng♂Safe, alive and well
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Amran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Waluyo♂Recovered, safe, and well
- Yuwono♂Young, in one's youth
- Muda♂Young, still youthful
- Anom♂Young, youthful
- Margono♂Path, life's path
Famous people named Hayat
- M. Hayat · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Hayat
What is the meaning of Hayat?
Hayat means life, living existence. Hayat derives from Arabic ḥayāh, meaning life. Its final t is also preserved in Malay and Indonesian usage of the word.
Is Hayat a boy’s name?
Yes, Hayat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hayat?
Hayat is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Hayat in the Quran?
Hayat does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (حياة) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 179 and QS An-Nahl [16]: 97.
How many syllables does Hayat have?
Hayat has 2 syllables (Ha-yat) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hayat?
Hayat ranks #1,825 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Hayat?
Some ideas: Hayat Bagir Arkan; Hayat Dhofir Misbahul; Hayat Masturi.
Famous people named Hayat?
Notable people named Hayat include M. Hayat.
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