Nighat
Nighat is a Muslim girl name of Urdu / Persian (from Arabic) origin, meaning “Fragrance, a sweet scent”.
| Meaning | Fragrance, a sweet scent |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Urdu / Persian (from Arabic) |
| Written as | نکہت |
| Pronunciation | NIG-hut |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Nighat
Nighat is a common South Asian way of spelling Nikhat, a word Urdu and Persian poets used for fragrance, such as the scent of flowers or the breath of a loved one. Behind it stands the Arabic nakha, meaning scent. Writing gh reflects the way many families actually say the name. A well-known bearer today is the Pakistani lawyer and activist Nighat Dad.
Is Nighat a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Pakistan and India use Nighat as a poetic name meaning fragrance, valued for its beauty rather than any religious sense.
How popular is Nighat?
Nighat is popular among Urdu-speaking Muslims in Pakistan and India, particularly for women born between the 1950s and the 1980s.
Gifts with the name Nighat
- Nighat name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Nighat baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Nighat
Names similar to Nighat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nighat mean?
Nighat means 'Fragrance, a sweet scent'. It is of Urdu / Persian (from Arabic) origin.
Is Nighat a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Pakistan and India use Nighat as a poetic name meaning fragrance, valued for its beauty rather than any religious sense.
How do you pronounce Nighat?
Nighat is pronounced NIG-hut.
Is Nighat a boy or girl name?
Nighat is usually a girl name.