Enayatuddin

Enayatuddin is a male given name of Persian and Arabic origin, widely used in Muslim communities. The name is composed of two elements: Enayat (or Inayat), meaning grace, favor, or benevolence, and ud-Din (or al-Din), meaning the religion or faith. Together, they convey the meaning “grace of the faith” or “grace of the religion.” The name is often rendered in various spellings, including Enayat-ud-Din, Inayatuddin, Inayat-ud-Din, and Enayatuddin, reflecting different transliteration practices from Urdu, Persian, and Arabic.

In usage, Enayatuddin appears across South Asia—in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh—as well as in parts of the Middle East and Central Asia. It is commonly chosen as a given name for boys and may be used within compound given names or as part of longer traditional names. The form and pronunciation can vary regionally, with some communities preferring Inayat- or Inayatu- as a prefix.

Notable bearers of the name are numerous across different countries and periods, including scholars, clerics, and public officials; because the name is widespread, there is no single universally recognized list. Encyclopedic entries about individual figures typically include the exact spelling and the linguistic background.

See also: Inayat, Inayatullah, Din names, Urdu given names.