Nima
Nima is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Blessing, favour, grace”.
| Meaning | Blessing, favour, grace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic (girl); Persian (boy) |
| Arabic spelling | نعمة |
| Pronunciation | NIH-mah |
| Arabic root | ن ع م (n-ʿ-m) — to be soft, to be blessed |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nima
Nima as a girl's name is usually the Arabic niʿma, a blessing or favour from God, a key Quranic word. Separately, in Iran Nima is a common boy's name, popularised by the modern poet Nima Yushij and taken from an old regional Persian name. Families should know which of the two they intend, since the spelling and meaning differ in Arabic script.
Is Nima a Muslim name?
Yes. As Niʿma, meaning blessing, it is an Arabic Muslim name for girls; as a Persian boy's name it is also used by Muslim families in Iran.
Is Nima in the Quran?
The word niʿma appears often in the Quran, for example: 'If you tried to count the blessings (niʿma) of Allah, you could not enumerate them' (Quran 14:34).
Where is the name Nima used?
Niʿma is used in the Arab world for girls; Nima is a popular boy's name in Iran.
Gifts with the name Nima
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Spellings and variants of Nima
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nima mean?
Nima means 'Blessing, favour, grace'. It comes from Arabic (girl); Persian (boy).
Is Nima a Muslim name?
Yes. As Niʿma, meaning blessing, it is an Arabic Muslim name for girls; as a Persian boy's name it is also used by Muslim families in Iran.
How do you write Nima in Arabic?
Nima is written نعمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nima?
Nima is pronounced NIH-mah.
Is Nima mentioned in the Quran?
The word niʿma appears often in the Quran, for example: 'If you tried to count the blessings (niʿma) of Allah, you could not enumerate them' (Quran 14:34).