Nimco
Nimco is a Muslim girl name meaning “Blessing, grace, favour”.
| Meaning | Blessing, grace, favour |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Somali form of Arabic Niʿma |
| Arabic spelling | نعمة |
| Pronunciation | NIM-coh |
| Arabic root | ن ع م (n-ʿ-m) — to be pleasant, to bless |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nimco
Nimco is the Somali form of the Arabic Niʿma, 'blessing' or 'favour'. In Somali spelling the letter c stands for the Arabic ʿayn, and Somali adds a final -o to many girls' names, so Niʿma becomes Nimco. The name expresses gratitude for a child as one of God's gifts.
Is Nimco a Muslim name?
Yes. Nimco is a Muslim name, the Somali form of Niʿma, meaning 'blessing'.
Is Nimco in the Quran?
The word niʿma appears often in the Quran: 'If you tried to count the blessings of Allah, you could not number them' (Quran 14:34).
Where is the name Nimco used?
Very common among Somalis in the Horn of Africa and abroad.
Gifts with the name Nimco
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nimco mean?
Nimco means 'Blessing, grace, favour'. It comes from Somali form of Arabic Niʿma.
Is Nimco a Muslim name?
Yes. Nimco is a Muslim name, the Somali form of Niʿma, meaning 'blessing'.
How do you write Nimco in Arabic?
Nimco is written نعمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nimco?
Nimco is pronounced NIM-coh.
Is Nimco mentioned in the Quran?
The word niʿma appears often in the Quran: 'If you tried to count the blessings of Allah, you could not number them' (Quran 14:34).