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Nima

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Meaning

Blessing

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic نعمة
Urdu نیما
Persian نیما
Bengali নিমা
Pashto نیمه
Nima is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Blessing', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Nima is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Nima comes from the same Arabic root n-'-m as Anaam, meaning "blessing."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ن-ع-م (n-ʿ-m, 'to be blessed'). Ni'mah means 'blessing, favor' - a Quranic term for God's bestowed favors.

Quranic Connection

Ni'mah ('blessing') is a recurring Quranic word: 'If you should count the blessings of Allah, you could not enumerate them' (16:18).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.