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Nimat

/NI'-mat/

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Meaning

Blessing

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic نعمات
Urdu نعمت
Persian نیمات
Bengali নিমাত
Pashto نعمت

Alternate Spellings

With its Quranic roots, Nimat is a unique unisex choice carrying profound meaning. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Blessing', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Nimat has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Nimat, like the alternate spelling Ni'mah, comes from the Arabic root n-'-m, meaning "blessing." It is a term used throughout the Quran for Allah's favour.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ن-ع-م (n-ʿ-m, 'to be blessed'). Nimat/Ni'mah means 'blessing, favor.'

Islamic Significance

Ni'mah (blessing/favor) is a recurring Quranic theme describing the countless gifts of Allah.

Quranic Connection

Quran 16:18 states that if one tried to count Allah's blessings, they could not enumerate them.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.