Nima
Nima is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic (girl); Persian (boy) origin, meaning “Blessing, favour, grace”.
| Meaning | Blessing, favour, grace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic (girl); Persian (boy) |
| Written as | نعمة |
| Pronunciation | NIH-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Egypt, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Nima
Nima has two separate stories. As a girl's name it usually renders niʿma, the Arabic word for a favour or blessing granted by God, which is one of the key words of the Quran. In Iran, by contrast, Nima is a popular boy's name taken from an old regional Persian name and made famous by the modern poet Nima Yushij. The two are spelled differently in Arabic script, so parents should know which they mean.
Is Nima a Muslim name?
As Niʿma it is an Arabic Muslim name for girls, and the Quran says: 'If you tried to count the blessings (niʿma) of Allah, you could not enumerate them' (Quran 14:34). Iranian Muslim families also use Nima for boys.
How popular is Nima?
Niʿma is given to girls in the Arab world, while Nima is a favourite boy's name in Iran.
Gifts with the name Nima
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Nima
Names similar to Nima
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nima mean?
Nima means 'Blessing, favour, grace'. It is of Arabic (girl); Persian (boy) origin.
Is Nima a Muslim name?
As Niʿma it is an Arabic Muslim name for girls, and the Quran says: 'If you tried to count the blessings (niʿma) of Allah, you could not enumerate them' (Quran 14:34). Iranian Muslim families also use Nima for boys.
How do you pronounce Nima?
Nima is pronounced NIH-mah.
Is Nima a boy or girl name?
Nima is used for both boys and girls.