Girl name
Nurhaya name meaning
“light of life”
Nurhaya is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic, meaning “light of life.” It is interpreted as a combination of nur, meaning light, and hayat, meaning life, adapted in Indonesian naming. The element haya may alternatively refer to haya’, meaning modesty or a sense of shame.
What does Nurhaya mean?
Light of life
In Indonesian: cahaya kehidupan
The ending -ya has no single shared meaning in Maya, Widya, and Soraya. These letters belong to different words or names, so their meanings need to be explained through the complete forms. More girl names ending in -ya →
Origin and cultural usage of Nurhaya
Nurhaya is usually interpreted as a combination of Arabic nur, 'light', and hayat, 'life', adapted in Indonesian naming. Haya may alternatively refer to haya', 'modesty or a sense of shame'.
Nurhaya in Islam and the Quran
Nurhaya 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 Nurhaya
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nurhaja/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦂꦲꦪ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮁᮠᮚ |
Is Nurhaya a girl’s name?
Yes, Nurhaya is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nurhaya ranks #2,602 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nurhaya
Famous people named Nurhaya
- Nurhaya Djafar
FAQ about the name Nurhaya
What is the meaning of Nurhaya?
Nurhaya means light of life. Nurhaya is usually interpreted as a combination of Arabic nur, 'light', and hayat, 'life', adapted in Indonesian naming. Haya may alternatively refer to haya', 'modesty or a sense of shame'.
Is Nurhaya a girl’s name?
Yes, Nurhaya is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
Is the name Nurhaya in the Quran?
Nurhaya does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nurhaya have?
Nurhaya has 3 syllables (Nur-ha-ya) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Nurhaya?
Nurhaya ranks #2,602 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Nurhaya?
Notable people named Nurhaya include Nurhaya Djafar.
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