Ismat
Ismat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Chastity, purity, protection”.
| Meaning | Chastity, purity, protection |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian/Urdu form |
| Arabic spelling | عصمت |
| Pronunciation | is-MAHT |
| Arabic root | ع ص م (ʿ-ṣ-m) — to protect, to hold back |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ismat
Ismat is the Persian and Urdu form of the Arabic ʿiṣma, with the feminine ending pronounced as -at. It means protection, chastity and purity. In South Asia it is mostly a girl's name, famously carried by the Urdu writer Ismat Chughtai, while in Turkey the same word, İsmet, is a boy's name, as with the statesman İsmet İnönü.
Is Ismat a Muslim name?
Yes. Ismat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning purity and protection.
Where is the name Ismat used?
A girl's name in Pakistan and India; used for boys in Turkey, the Balkans and Iran (Esmat can be either).
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ismat mean?
Ismat means 'Chastity, purity, protection'. It comes from Arabic, Persian/Urdu form.
Is Ismat a Muslim name?
Yes. Ismat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning purity and protection.
How do you write Ismat in Arabic?
Ismat is written عصمت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ismat?
Ismat is pronounced is-MAHT.