Boy name
Yayat name meaning
“life”
Yayat is a masculine name in Sundanese naming, commonly linked to the meaning life through Hayat and Arabic ḥayāh. It is commonly a familiar form of either Hayat or Hidayat. The life meaning follows Hayat, while Hidayat itself has the distinct meaning guidance.
What does Yayat mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Yayat
In Sundanese naming, Yayat is commonly a familiar form of Hidayat or Hayat. ‘Life’ follows Arabic ḥayāh through Hayat; Hidayat itself means ‘guidance’.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Yayat in Islam and the Quran
Yayat 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 Yayat
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yayat, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Yayat: life
- Fibri: the month of February
- Permono: measure, standard
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Yayat Prasetia Hendriyanto
Meaning of each word
- Yayat: life
- Prasetia: a solemn pledge, fidelity
- Hendriyanto: ruler of the home
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Yayat Malaka
Meaning of each word
- Yayat: life
- Malaka: tree bearing amla fruit
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Meaning of each word
- Triyoga: three unions or disciplines
- Yayat: life
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
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Yayat Parluhutan
Meaning of each word
- Yayat: life
- Parluhutan: gathering place
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Meaning of each word
- Yayat: life
- Topan: a storm with very strong winds
- Pranyoto: real, evident
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How to pronounce Yayat
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jajat/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦪꦠ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮚᮒ᮪ |
Is Yayat a boy’s name?
Yes, Yayat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yayat ranks #847 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yayat
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 Yayat
- Yayat T. Soemitra · b. 1960
- Yayat Hendayana
- Yayat Ruhyat · b. 1959
- Yayat Supriyatna H. S. · b. 1959
- A. Yayat Sudrajat
- S. Yayat Rahyatulloh
- Yayat Hidayat
- Yayat Hidayat
- Yayat Jatnika
- Yayat Ruhiat · b. 1964
- Yayat S. Hidayat
- Yayat Sudaryat · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Yayat
What is the meaning of Yayat?
Yayat means life. In Sundanese naming, Yayat is commonly a familiar form of Hidayat or Hayat. ‘Life’ follows Arabic ḥayāh through Hayat; Hidayat itself means ‘guidance’.
Is Yayat a boy’s name?
Yes, Yayat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yayat?
Yayat is of Sundanese and Arabic origin.
Is the name Yayat in the Quran?
Yayat does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Yayat have?
Yayat has 2 syllables (Ya-yat) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yayat?
Yayat ranks #847 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Yayat?
Some ideas: Yayat Fibri Permono; Yayat Prasetia Hendriyanto; Yayat Malaka.
Famous people named Yayat?
Notable people named Yayat include Yayat T. Soemitra, Yayat Hendayana, Yayat Ruhyat.
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