Boy name
Hudaya name meaning
“guidance, direction”
Hudaya is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic hudā, meaning guidance or direction. The word hudā is also related to hidāyah, another element connected with this derivation. Hudaya itself is an adapted form used in Indonesian naming, drawing on that proposed Arabic source.
What does Hudaya mean?
Guidance, direction
In Indonesian: petunjuk, bimbingan
Origin and cultural usage of Hudaya
Commonly linked to Arabic hudā, 'guidance', which is related to hidāyah. Hudaya is an adaptation in Indonesian naming.
Hudaya in Islam and the Quran
Hudaya 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.
How to pronounce Hudaya
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hudaja/ |
| Arabic script | هدايا |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦢꦪ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮥᮓᮚ |
Is Hudaya a boy’s name?
Yes, Hudaya is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hudaya ranks #1,686 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hudaya
Famous people named Hudaya
- Hudaya Latuconsina · b. 1957
- Hudaya Gobel · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Hudaya
What is the meaning of Hudaya?
Hudaya means guidance, direction. Commonly linked to Arabic hudā, 'guidance', which is related to hidāyah. Hudaya is an adaptation in Indonesian naming.
Is Hudaya a boy’s name?
Yes, Hudaya is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male.
Is the name Hudaya in the Quran?
Hudaya does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Hudaya have?
Hudaya has 3 syllables (Hu-da-ya) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hudaya?
Hudaya ranks #1,686 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Hudaya?
Notable people named Hudaya include Hudaya Latuconsina, Hudaya Gobel.
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