Nimatullah
Nimatullah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Blessing of God”.
| Meaning | Blessing of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | نعمة الله |
| Pronunciation | nih-mat-ul-LAH |
| Arabic root | ن ع م (n-ʿ-m) — to be blessed |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nimatullah
Nimatullah stands for the Arabic Niʿmatullāh, a compound of niʿma and Allāh. Niʿma comes from the root n-ʿ-m, which expresses ease, comfort and bounty, and it means a blessing or favour granted to someone. Joined to the name of God, it means 'the blessing of God' or 'God's favour', expressing gratitude for the child as a gift. It is one of a family of names built on the same pattern, alongside Rahmatullah (mercy of God) and Fazlullah (grace of God).
The phrase niʿmat Allāh occurs in the Quran, where believers are told that they could never count God's blessings (Quran 14:34). The name became widely known through Shāh Niʿmatullāh Walī, the fourteenth-century Sufi master buried in Mahan, near Kerman in Iran, whose Niʿmatullāhī order is still active. Spellings reflect local pronunciation: Iranians usually say Nematollah, Afghans and Pakistanis write Nematullah or Niamatullah, and Turkish gives Nimetullah. In northern Nigeria it appears among Hausa-speaking Muslims. Although the word niʿma is feminine in Arabic, the compound is traditionally given to boys.
Famous people named Nimatullah
- Shāh Niʿmatullāh Walī — 14th-century Sufi master and founder of the Niʿmatullāhī order
Is Nimatullah a Muslim name?
Yes. Nimatullah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning blessing of God, traditionally given to boys.
Is Nimatullah in the Quran?
The phrase niʿmat Allāh occurs in the Quran: 'If you tried to count the blessings of Allah, you could not enumerate them' (Quran 14:34).
Where is the name Nimatullah used?
Used in Afghanistan, Iran (Nematollah), Pakistan and northern Nigeria.
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Spellings and variants of Nimatullah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nimatullah mean?
Nimatullah means 'Blessing of God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Nimatullah a Muslim name?
Yes. Nimatullah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning blessing of God, traditionally given to boys.
How do you write Nimatullah in Arabic?
Nimatullah is written نعمة الله in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nimatullah?
Nimatullah is pronounced nih-mat-ul-LAH.
Is Nimatullah mentioned in the Quran?
The phrase niʿmat Allāh occurs in the Quran: 'If you tried to count the blessings of Allah, you could not enumerate them' (Quran 14:34).
What does Nimatullah mean in Islam?
Nimatullah means 'blessing of God', from niʿma (blessing) and Allah; the phrase appears in Quran 14:34.
Is Nimatullah a boy or girl name?
Nimatullah is traditionally a boys' name; girls are more often named Niʿma or Naima.