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Nishat

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Meaning

Happiness

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic نيشات
Urdu نشاط
Persian نشاط
Turkish Nişat
Bengali নিশাত
Pashto نشاط

Alternate Spellings

Nishat is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Urdu roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Happiness', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Nishat is a Persian and Urdu word meaning "joy."

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Etymology

From the Arabic nishat, 'joy, liveliness' - as in Kashmir's Nishat Bagh, the Mughal 'garden of joy.'

Islamic Significance

Joy is directed in the Quran rather than discouraged: in the bounty of God and in his mercy, in that let them rejoice (10:58).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across South Asian Muslim communities.