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Nehmat

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Pronounced NEH-mut /ˈnɛh.mʌt/Medium

Meaning: Nehmat comes from Arabic niemah, 'blessing; favour; bounty', carried into Urdu and Persian as nehmat. It names the good things understood as gifts from God — a name of gratitude rather than of claim. We note its devotional sense respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A grateful two-beat name: Nehmat is Arabic and Urdu for 'blessing; bounty' — a favour granted by God (said 'NEH-mut').
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Origin MediumArabic, Urdu
MeaningNehmat comes from Arabic niemah, 'blessing; favour; bounty', carried into Urdu and Persian as nehmat. It names the good things understood as gifts from God — a name of gratitude rather than of claim. We note its devotional sense respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#14729 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

History & Origin

Nehmat comes from Arabic niemah, 'blessing; favour; bounty', a word that reaches Urdu and Persian as nehmat. It names good given rather than good taken, and as a girls' name it is a quiet act of thanks. It is used across Urdu- and Punjabi-speaking communities, and we note its devotional weight respectfully. In the U.S. it is rare (said 'NEH-mut').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, grateful, and heritage-rooted.

Did you know? Nehmat names blessing itself — the good things received as gifts rather than earned. It is a name of gratitude, which we note with respect (said 'NEH-mut').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Nehmat — Arabic niemah 'blessing; favour'; Urdu/Persian nehmat

Variations

NematNiamatNimat

Nicknames

NehNimmi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nehmat mean?

Nehmat is Arabic and Urdu for 'blessing; bounty' — a favour granted by God, from Arabic niemah.

How do you pronounce Nehmat?

It's said NEH-mut /ˈnɛh.mʌt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nehmat a boy or girl name?

Nehmat is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Nehmat?

Nehmat is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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