Boy name

Hidayat name meaning

“guidance toward the right path”

Aksara Jawa

Aksara Sunda

/hidajat/

Gender: ♂ Boy
Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 3
Popularity: #12

Hidayat is a masculine Arabic name meaning “guidance toward the right path”. It comes from hidāya, meaning guidance or direction. The form Hidayat preserves the t sound heard in linked forms of the Arabic word, explaining the final consonant in the name.

What does Hidayat mean?

Guidance toward the right path

In Indonesian: tuntunan menuju jalan benar

#Spirituality

Origin and cultural usage of Hidayat

From Arabic hidāya, meaning guidance or direction. Hidayat preserves the t sound heard in linked forms of the Arabic word.

Linguistic origin	Arabic
Naming tradition	Islamic
Starts with	H · Hi

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Hidayat in Islam and the Quran

Hidayat does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.

This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.

Name combinations with Hidayat

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hidayat, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Hidayat as a first name

Hidayat Khairi

Interpretation
May guidance toward the right path always be accompanied by goodness.
Meaning of each word
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
Hidayat Fatih

Interpretation
May one open paths while being guided toward what is right.
Meaning of each word
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
Hidayat Farhan

Interpretation
May guidance toward the right path bring a fullness of joy.
Meaning of each word
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
Hidayat Taufiqur Rifki

Interpretation
May guidance and help toward success be accompanied by gentleness.
Meaning of each word
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
Hidayat Saiba

Interpretation
May one receive precise guidance toward the path of righteousness.
Meaning of each word
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
- Saiba: correct; sound in judgment
Hidayat Fitrah Riski

Interpretation
May natural disposition and life's provisions accompany guidance toward what is right.
Meaning of each word
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
- Riski: sustenance, provision for life
Hidayat Shidqi

Interpretation
May guidance toward the right path strengthen honesty throughout life.
Meaning of each word
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
Hidayat Ridho

Interpretation
May one follow guidance toward truth with a heart of willing acceptance.
Meaning of each word
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance

Hidayat as a middle name

Azmi Hidayat Sami

Interpretation
May firm resolve and righteous guidance lead toward a noble standing.
Meaning of each word
- Azmi: firm resolve
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
Khairi Hidayat Mudaffar

Interpretation
May goodness and guidance toward the right path accompany victory.
Meaning of each word
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
- Mudaffar: one granted victory
Ahza Hidayat Tamami

Interpretation
May good fortune accompany complete guidance toward the right path.
Meaning of each word
- Ahza: more fortunate
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
Ainul Hidayat Wakur

Interpretation
May one become a source of righteous guidance, calm and dignified.
Meaning of each word
- Ainul: eye or spring, a compound element
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
- Wakur: composed and dignified
Shofa Hidayat Topik

Interpretation
May purity of heart accompany guidance and help toward success.
Meaning of each word
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
- Topik: help toward success
Fajri Hidayat Ridho

Interpretation
May the dawn bring guidance toward truth and acceptance of heart.
Meaning of each word
- Fajri: relating to dawn
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
Akbar Hidayat Rezky

Interpretation
May greater provisions for life be accompanied by guidance toward truth.
Meaning of each word
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
- Rezky: sustenance, provision for life
Gamal Hidayat Isra

Interpretation
May the nighttime journey hold beauty and guidance toward what is right.
Meaning of each word
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
- Isra: journey by night

Hidayat as a last name

Maulana Hidayat

Interpretation
May one become a protector guided toward the right path.
Meaning of each word
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
Sururi Hidayat

Interpretation
May joy always accompany guidance toward the path that is right.
Meaning of each word
- Sururi: associated with joy
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
Radi Hidayat

Interpretation
May one willingly accept every guidance toward the right path.
Meaning of each word
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
Qodir Hidayat

Interpretation
May ability and power be accompanied by guidance toward the right path.
Meaning of each word
- Qodir: capable, powerful
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
Azmi Hidayat

Interpretation
May firm resolve always follow guidance toward the right path.
Meaning of each word
- Azmi: firm resolve
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
Rafa Hidayat

Interpretation
May guidance toward what is right bring harmony and prosperity.
Meaning of each word
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
Naufal Hidayat

Interpretation
May one become a generous person guided toward the right path.
Meaning of each word
- Naufal: generous, munificent
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path
Adila Hidayat

Interpretation
May one act fairly with guidance toward the path of righteousness.
Meaning of each word
- Adila: just, impartial
- Hidayat: guidance toward the right path

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How to pronounce Hidayat

Syllables	3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names
IPA	/hidajat/
Arabic script	هداية
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)	ꦲꦶꦢꦪꦠ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)	ᮠᮤᮓᮚᮒ᮪

Is Hidayat a boy’s name?

Yes, Hidayat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 97%Girls 3% ♀

Hidayat ranks #12 among boy names in our data sample (444 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Hidayat

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Hidayat

Hidayat Nur Wahid · b. 1960
Hidayat Arsani · b. 1963
Hidayat Batubara · b. 1970
Hidayat Manao · b. 1961
Hidayat Mudaffar Sjah · b. 1966
Hidayat · b. 1962
Hidayat Jaelani · b. 1942
Hidayat Lamakarate · b. 1970
A. Hidayat Nadsir · b. 1978
Al - Hidayat · b. 1982
Al Hidayat Samsu
Andi Hidayat · b. 1978

FAQ about the name Hidayat

What is the meaning of Hidayat?

Hidayat means guidance toward the right path. From Arabic hidāya, meaning guidance or direction. Hidayat preserves the t sound heard in linked forms of the Arabic word.

Is Hidayat a boy’s name?

Yes, Hidayat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Hidayat?

Hidayat is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Hidayat in the Quran?

Hidayat does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.

How many syllables does Hidayat have?

Hidayat has 3 syllables (Hi-da-yat) and 7 letters.

How popular is the name Hidayat?

Hidayat ranks #12 among boy names in our data sample (444 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Hidayat?

Some ideas: Hidayat Khairi; Azmi Hidayat Sami; Maulana Hidayat.

Famous people named Hidayat?

Notable people named Hidayat include Hidayat Nur Wahid, Hidayat Arsani, Hidayat Batubara.

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