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Hidayet
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Hidayet is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Hidayat. The name for boys carries the meaning 'the one who shows the right way', 'leads to the right path', or more broadly 'to be a good Muslim'.
What does the name Hidayet mean?
Hidayet represents the Turkish variant of the Arabic Hidayat. The direct translation of the name for boys is 'the one who shows the right way', 'leads to the right path', or metaphorically 'to be a good Muslim'. The root lies in the Arabic term hadā (هدى), which means 'to show the right way', 'to guide', or 'to lead'.
Where does the name Hidayet come from?
The origin of the name Hidayet is Arabic, and it means 'the one who shows the right path'.
How do you pronounce Hidayet?
Hi-da-jet
Popularity
In Germany, Hidayet is a common first name. In 2022, it ranked 3,813th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2011, when it reached 1,564th. Over the last ten years, Hidayet has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,627th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,886th.
Nicknames & pet names
Hido
Famous people
- Hidayet Karakus (writer)
- Hidayet Türkoglu (NBA basketball player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Hidayet
What is the origin of the name Hidayet?
Hidayet has Arabic roots and is also common in the Turkish language.
What does the name Hidayet mean?
The name means 'the one who shows the right way' or 'leads to the right path', which can also be interpreted metaphorically as 'to be a good Muslim'.
How popular is the name Hidayet?
Hidayet enjoys a certain popularity in Turkey and among Muslim communities worldwide, but is less common in other cultures.