Nijat
Nijat is a Muslim boy name meaning “Salvation, deliverance”.
| Meaning | Salvation, deliverance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Azerbaijani form |
| Arabic spelling | نجات |
| Pronunciation | nee-JAHT |
| Arabic root | ن ج و (n-j-w) — to be saved |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nijat
Nijat (Nicat in Azerbaijani spelling) is the Arabic najāt, meaning rescue or salvation, passed through Persian and Turkic, where the vowel shifted to i. It expresses the hope of being saved from harm in this life and the next. It is a popular Azerbaijani boys' name, and the Turkish form is Necat.
Is Nijat a Muslim name?
Yes. Nijat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning salvation, used especially in Azerbaijan.
Is Nijat in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'O my people, how is it that I invite you to salvation (al-najāt) while you invite me to the Fire?' (Quran 40:41).
Where is the name Nijat used?
Common in Azerbaijan.
Gifts with the name Nijat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nijat mean?
Nijat means 'Salvation, deliverance'. It comes from Arabic, Azerbaijani form.
Is Nijat a Muslim name?
Yes. Nijat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning salvation, used especially in Azerbaijan.
How do you write Nijat in Arabic?
Nijat is written نجات in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nijat?
Nijat is pronounced nee-JAHT.
Is Nijat mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'O my people, how is it that I invite you to salvation (al-najāt) while you invite me to the Fire?' (Quran 40:41).