Enayat

Enayat is a masculine given name of Persian and Urdu origin. It is derived from the word enayat (also spelled Inayat, Anayat, or Anayaat), meaning grace, favor, or benevolent care. In Arabic, the related root inaayah denotes care, protection, or divine support; in Hindustani and Persian usage the term conveys gracious or benevolent conduct.

The name is widely used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and among diaspora communities in the Middle East and Europe. It is primarily masculine, though transliteration and cultural variation may lead to broader usage.

In compound names, Enayat appears as Enayatullah (grace of God). It also occurs as a component of other given names and, less commonly, as a surname.

Spelling varies with language and transliteration, with Enayat, Inayat, and Anayat among the common forms. The pronunciation typically approximates eh-nah-yaat or ee-nah-yaat, depending on language.