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UnisexArabic

Hayat

حياة

The Arabic word for life itself, derived from a root meaning to live or exist.

Meaning and origin

Used across Arabic, Persian and Urdu-speaking cultures, this name carries profound significance as it denotes existence and vitality.

How to pronounce Hayat

Arabichah-YAHT /ħɑˈjɑːt/

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