Atiyyah ( ''‘aṭiyyah''), which generally implies "something (money or goods given as regarded) received as a gift" or also means "present, gift, benefit, boon, favor, granting, giving"''.'' The name is also spelt Atiyeh, Attiah, Attieh, Atieh, Atié, Atiya, Atiyya, Attiya, Attiyah, Attyé, Ateya, Attua, Ateah, Antuya, or Atia. It may refer to:

Surname

Academics

Aziz Suryal Atiya Aziz Suryal Atiya (, ; July 5, 1898 – September 24, 1988) was an Egyptian Coptologist who was a Coptic history, Coptic historian and scholar and an expert in Islamic and Crusades studies. Atiya was the founder of the Institute of Coptic S ...

(1898–1988), Coptic historian and scholar and an expert in Islamic and Crusades studies * Sir

Michael Atiyah Sir Michael Francis Atiyah (; 22 April 1929 – 11 January 2019) was a British-Lebanese mathematician specialising in geometry. His contributions include the Atiyah–Singer index theorem and co-founding topological K-theory. He was awarded the ...

(1929–2019), British mathematician, brother of Patrick *

Patrick Atiyah Patrick Selim Atiyah (5 March 1931 – 30 March 2018) was an English lawyer and legal scholar. He was best known for his work in the common law, particularly in the law of contract and for advocating reformation or abolition of the law of tort ( ...

(1931–2018), English barrister and legal writer, brother of Michael * George N. Atiyeh (1923–2008), Lebanese librarian

Authors and journalists

Jarir ibn Atiyah Jarir ibn Atiyyah al-Khatafi Al-Tamimi () () was an Umayyad-era Arab poet and satirist from Najd. He was born during the reign of Rashidun caliph Uthman ibn Affan, and was a member of the tribe Kulaib, a part of the Banu Tamim. He was a native ...

(c. 650 – c. 728), Arab poet and satirist *

Edward Atiyah Edward Selim Atiyah (Arabic: ادوار سليم عطية‎; 1903 – 22 October 1964) was an Anglo-Lebanese author and political activist. He is best known for his 1946 autobiography ''An Arab Tells His Story'', and his 1955 book ''The Arabs' ...

(1903–1964), Lebanese born writer, father of Michael and Patrick *

Karen Attiah Karen Attiah (born August 12, 1986) is an American writer, commentator, and editor. As of 2021, she serves as a Global Opinions editor and columnist for ''The Washington Post,'' an affiliation she began in 2014. Along with David Ignatius, Attia ...

(born August 12, 1986), writer, journalist and editor

Arts and entertainment

* Assane Attyé (born 1983), French singer of Lebanese origin known as

Ycare Assane Attyé () better known by his stage name Ycare or (born 21 September 1983) is a French singer songwriter who was first known as a contestant in ''Nouvelle Star'' before launching a solo career releasing four studio albums, ''Au bord du mond ...

Atiye Deniz Atiye Yılmaz (born 22 November 1988), originally known by the artist name Atiye Deniz () and later by the mononym Atiye, is a Turkish pop singer. She releases songs in Turkish and English. Career The second album by Atiye was self-title ...

or Atiye Deniz (born 1988), Turkish-German singer *

Joseph Attieh Joseph Attieh (, born May 14, 1987) is a Lebanese singer who won the third season of the Arab world's Star Academy in 2005. He is known for his song "Lebnan rah Yerjaa". Career Joseph became the first Lebanese artist to win the TV show Star A ...

(born 1986), Lebanese singer * (born 1975), Israeli actress * Rania Attieh, Lebanese-American filmmaker *

Rouwaida Attieh Rouwaida Attieh (; born July 1, 1982) is a Syrian vocalist. Rouwaida was the first runner-up on the first season of Super Star, the pan-Arab import of "Pop Idol". Along with Lebanese contestant Melhem Zein, she was a favourite to win the contest ...

(born 1982), Syrian vocalist

Politics and government

* Abdul Rahman bin Hamad Al Attiyah (born 1950), Qatari diplomat *

Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah ( ; , born 1952) is the former deputy prime minister of Qatar and the head of the Emir's court. From September 1992 to January 2011, Attiyah was Qatar's minister of energy and industry. Early life and education Atti ...

(born 1951), Qatari government minister * Abdullah bin Khalid Al Attiyah (born 1953), Qatari banker * Atiye Sultan (1824–1850), Ottoman princess * Hamad bin Ali Al Attiyah, Qatari State Minister for Defense in 2013 *

Khaled al-Attiyah Shaykh Khaled Abather al-Attiyah (also transliterated as Attia) is an Iraqi politician who was elected in December 2005 to the Council of Representatives as an independent member of the United Iraqi Alliance. On 22 April 2006 he was elected Fir ...

(born 1949), Iraqi politician, First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi National Assembly in 2006 * Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah (born 1967), Qatari government minister *

Rawya Ateya Rawya Ateya (; 19 April 1926 – 9 May 1997) was an Egyptian woman who became the first female parliamentarian in the Arab world in 1957. Goldschmidt 2000, p. 26 Karam 1998, p. 44 Early life Rawya Ateya was born in Giza Governorate on 19 April ...

(1926–1997), Egyptian who became the first female parliamentarian in the Arab world *

Victor G. Atiyeh Victor George Atiyeh (; February 20, 1923 – July 20, 2014) was an American politician who served as the 32nd governor of Oregon from 1979 to 1987. He was also the first elected governor of Middle Eastern descent and of Syrian descent in the U ...

(1923–2014), American politician *

Ziri ibn Atiyya Ziri ibn Atiyya (died 1001, Achir) was a leader of the Berber Maghrawa tribal confederacy and kingdom in Fez. Biography Under the protection of the Umayyad Caliph in al-Andalus, Hisham II, and his powerful regent al-Mansur, Ziri became king ...

(died 1001), Maghrawa Berber tribal leader

Religion

Ezra Attiya Ezra Attiya (; ; 31 January 1885 – 25 May 1970) was one of the greatest teachers of Torah in the Sephardic Jewish world during the 20th century. He was rosh yeshiva of Porat Yosef Yeshiva in Jerusalem for 45 years, nurturing thousands of s ...

(1887–1970), Sephardic teacher of Torah *

Ignatius III Atiyah Patriarch Ignatius III Atiyah (died 1634) was Melkite Patriarch of Antioch from 1619 to 1634. The first years of his patriarchate were marked by the split of the Melkite Church in two factions, a situation that lasted till the Synod of Ras-Baalbe ...

(died 1634), Melkite Patriarch of Antioch

Sports

Alaa' Attieh Alaa Atiya (; born 3 June 1990 in Gaza, Palestine) is a Palestinian professional football (soccer) player currently playing for Jordan Premier League side Al-Yarmouk FC on loan from Ittihad Shajaeya. Club career He attracted the attention of m ...

(born 1990), Palestinian football (soccer) player *

Dennis Atiyeh Dennis Atiyeh (born 18 December 1963) is a Syrian wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle 130 kg at the 1988 Summer Olympics. His brother, Joseph Atiyeh Joseph Atiyeh (, born October 8, 1957) is a retired Syrian wrestler and the winn ...

(born 1963), Syrian wrestler *

Joseph Atiyeh Joseph Atiyeh (, born October 8, 1957) is a retired Syrian wrestler and the winner of Syria's first Olympic medal. Early life Atiyeh was born in Amar al-Husn, Homs Governorate, Syria to a Christian family. His parents immigrated to Allentown, ...

(born 1957), Syrian wrestler *

Khalil Bani Attiah Khalil Zaid Bani Attiah (; born 8 June 1991) is a Jordanian professional footballer who plays for Jordanian First Division League club Doqarah and the Jordan national football team. He has a younger brother named Nour Bani Attiah, who plays a ...

(born 1991), Jordanian footballer *

Mohammad Attiah Mohammad "Baby Jet" Attiah is a retired Ghanaian professional football (soccer) forward. He played two seasons in the North American Soccer League. In 1966, Attiah began his professional career in Ghana as a sixteen-year-old. He left Ghana in 1 ...

(born 1950), Ghanaian football (soccer) player *

Mohammed Attiyah Mohammed Attiyah (born 15 June 1992) is a Saudi Arabian football player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Al-Nojoom. Career Attiyah began his career at the youth teams of hometown club Al-Majd. On 12 July 2012, Attiyah joined Pro League ...

(born 1992), Saudi footballer *

Nasser Al-Attiyah Nasser Salih Nasser Abdullah Al-Attiyah ( : nāṣir ṣāliḥ nāṣir ʿabd allāh al-ʿaṭiyyah; born 21 December 1970 in Doha) is a Qatari rally driver and sport shooter. He was the 2006 Production World Rally Champion, 2014 and 2015 WR ...

(born 1970), Qatari rally driver and sport shooter *

Saad Attiya Saad Attiya Hafidh (; born February 26, 1987, in Iraq) is a former Iraqi football (soccer) defender. Career Saad Attiya was the youngest member of Iraq’s successful Olympic team. He was selected by Olympic coach Hamad for his defensive prowes ...

(born 1987), Iraqi football (soccer) player

Given name

Atiyya ibn Sa'd Atiyah ibn Sa'd ibn Junādah al-'Awfi () ied 729was an early Muslim scholar of Islam. He is regarded as a reliable narrator of ''hadith''. An aged supporter of rebels and a Shia notable of the time, a disciple of the companion of Muhammad Jabir ...

(died 729), transmitter of hadith, exegete of the Qur'an * Attiya Al-Qahtani (born 1953), Saudi Arabian runner *

Mullah Attiya al-Jamri Mullah Attiya al-Jamri (, c.1899 – 29 August 1981) was a Bahraini khatib In Islam, a khatib or khateeb ( ''khaṭīb'') is a person who delivers the sermon (''khuṭbah'') (literally "narration"), during the Friday prayer and Eid prayers. T ...

(1899–1981), Bahraini khatib and poet * Shuhdi Atiya ash-Shafi (died 1960), Egyptian communist theoretician and activist *

Atiyah Abd al-Rahman Atiyah Abd al-Rahman (; 1969 – August 22, 2011), born Jamal Ibrahim Ashtiwi al Misrati, was reported by the US State DepartmentAttiya Dawood (born 1958), Pakistani poet, writer, feminist and activist * Ateya El-Belqasy (born 1984), Egyptian footballer *

Atiyyah Ellison Atiyyah Ramadan Ellison h-TEE-ah(born September 29, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the third round of the 2 ...

(born 1981), American footballer *

Atiya Fyzee Atiya Fyzee (1 August 1877 – 4 January 1967; also known as Atiya Fyzee-Rahamin, Atiya Begum, Shahinda, Atiya Begum Fyzee Rahamin) was an Indian author and the first woman from South Asia to attend the University of Cambridge. Life Fyzee wa ...

(1877–1967), Indian author *

Attiya Inayatullah Attiya Inayatullah is a Pakistani politician who had been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan between 1985 and 2013. Early life and education She holds master's degree in Sociology from Boston University and obtained her PhD degree fro ...

, Pakistani politician *

Attiya Waris Attiya Waris (born 25 October 1974) is a Kenyan professor at the University of Nairobi and a writer about financing development from diverse perspectives including illicit financial flows and corporate tax reform. She became the UN Independent Ex ...

(born 1974), Kenyan academic and reform advocate