Nishaat
Nishaat is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, via Urdu / Persian origin, meaning “Joy, liveliness, delight”.
| Meaning | Joy, liveliness, delight |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, via Urdu / Persian |
| Written as | نشاط |
| Pronunciation | ni-SHAAT |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Nishaat
Nishaat goes back to the Arabic nashāṭ, liveliness and energy, from a root meaning to be lively. When the word passed into Persian and Urdu as nishāṭ, its sense softened into joy and delight. The Mughal garden Nishat Bagh in Srinagar, the Garden of Joy, uses the same word. As a girl's name it is found in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, most often written Nishat.
Is Nishaat a Muslim name?
Nishaat carries an Arabic word for lively joy, and South Asian Muslim parents choose it for that cheerful sense.
How popular is Nishaat?
Nishaat is found in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Spellings and variants of Nishaat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nishaat mean?
Nishaat means 'Joy, liveliness, delight'. It is of Arabic, via Urdu / Persian origin.
Is Nishaat a Muslim name?
Nishaat carries an Arabic word for lively joy, and South Asian Muslim parents choose it for that cheerful sense.
How do you pronounce Nishaat?
Nishaat is pronounced ni-SHAAT.
Is Nishaat a boy or girl name?
Nishaat is usually a girl name.