Inayah

A Quranic Name for Girls

Meaning: Caring, Guardian and Protector

Inayah is variant of Inaya and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Inayah or Inaya, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Inaya.

Full Meaning of Inayah

Inayah is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means help, care, protection. It is derived from the Ain-W-N root which is used in many places in the Quran, including Surat al-Fatihah.

It is You we worship, and upon You we call for help. (Quran 1:5)

And seek help through patience and prayer, and most surely it is a hard thing except for the humble ones (Quran 2:45)

You who believe, seek help through patience and prayer; surely, God is with the steadfast. (Quran 2:153)