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Girl
Inaya
care, divine protection
Origin
Arabic
Used in
fr
Origin and meaning of Inaya
Inaya comes from the Arabic ʿ ināya (عناية), 'care, protection, divine providence', a name used for centuries across the Arab-Muslim world. In France it has taken hold over the last fifteen years among families of North African and Middle Eastern background, appearing increasingly in INSEE records. It appeals for its soft, open sound and the positive meaning tied to care and protection.
Variants around the world
How Inaya sounds in other languages.
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