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The name Atiyah is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "gift".

A zippy and cheerful name with bright, snappy sounds, Atiyah derives from the Arabic <em>ʿaṭā'</em> meaning "gift": a beautiful meaning for any child. Among Muslim families, it may be interpretated more figuratively as meaning "gift from Allah".
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This form is also used in Indonesia and Malaysia, while alternative spellings include Atiya, Atia, Atiyya, and Atea. Used predominantly for girls, it is sometimes given to boys too, notably in Egypt. 

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The name Atiyah peaked for girls at #8195 in 1981.

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