The nameHayet
Hayet is a girl's name, a North African spelling of Hayat.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic hayat, "life".
Origin
Arabic.
History
First given in France around 1960, Hayet peaked in the early 1980s, stayed in use in the 1990s, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Hayet
Hayet in France
2833rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1981peak year (45 births)
1,030babies named Hayet in France since 1900
Hayet was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 295 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Hayet. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Hayet in France were born before 1988, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hayet mean?
From the Arabic hayat, "life".
What is the origin of the name Hayet?
Arabic.
Is Hayet a girl's or a boy's name?
Hayet is a girl's name.