Ismat
Ismat is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Persian/Urdu form origin, meaning “Chastity, purity, protection”.
| Meaning | Chastity, purity, protection |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian/Urdu form |
| Written as | عصمت |
| Pronunciation | is-MAHT |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Iran, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Ismat
In Persian and Urdu the Arabic ʿiṣma became Ismat, its feminine ending spoken as -at. The word gathers up protection, modesty and a pure life. South Asian parents mainly choose it for daughters, and its most celebrated bearer is the fearless Urdu author Ismat Chughtai. Turkey reverses the pattern, treating İsmet as a man's name, as with the statesman İsmet İnönü.
Is Ismat a Muslim name?
With its sense of purity and God's protection, Ismat has long been valued by Muslims in South Asia, Iran and Turkey.
How popular is Ismat?
Pakistan and India use it for girls, Turkey and the Balkans for boys, and in Iran Esmat can be either.
Gifts with the name Ismat
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Spellings and variants of Ismat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ismat mean?
Ismat means 'Chastity, purity, protection'. It is of Arabic, Persian/Urdu form origin.
Is Ismat a Muslim name?
With its sense of purity and God's protection, Ismat has long been valued by Muslims in South Asia, Iran and Turkey.
How do you pronounce Ismat?
Ismat is pronounced is-MAHT.
Is Ismat a boy or girl name?
Ismat is usually a girl name.