Is Aya an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Aya, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Aya mean in Arabic?
Aya means a verse from the Quran.
In a traditional sense, Aya means ‘verse from the Quran. However, in a more broader sense it can refer to a sign of God’s existance and a clue from Him. The word ‘Aya’ appears in the Quran 80 times. This name has grown in popularity significantly over the last decade.
Aya is a female name.
Meaning in different languages
Japanese: design, colourful
Hebrew: to fly swiftly
Mongolian: music, melody
Popularity of the name Aya
Aya is the 593rd most popular name in the world according to Forebears.io.
Aya, including all its spelling variants, is the 12th most popular name in Egypt and also ranks in the top 50 most popular names for Iraq, Denmark, Belgium and France.
How to write Aya in Arabic:
Aya is written as آیہ
How to pronounce Aya:
Aya is pronounced Aaa-yah.
Spelling variations of Aya
Ayah, Iya, Ayat (Urdu spelling)