Nimota
Nimota is a Muslim girl name meaning “Blessing, favour”.
| Meaning | Blessing, favour |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Niʿma |
| Arabic spelling | نعمة |
| Pronunciation | nee-MOH-tah |
| Arabic root | ن ع م (n-ʿ-m) — blessing, favour |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nimota
Nimota is the Yoruba form of Niʿma (Niʿmat), 'blessing' or 'favour', and is also used as a short form of Nimotallahi, 'blessing of God'. Yoruba changes the Arabic short a to o and adds a closing vowel. It expresses thanks for a child seen as a gift.
Is Nimota a Muslim name?
Yes. Nimota is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Niʿma, meaning blessing.
Is Nimota in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'if you should count the favour of Allah, you could not enumerate it' (Quran 14:34).
Where is the name Nimota used?
Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nimota mean?
Nimota means 'Blessing, favour'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Niʿma.
Is Nimota a Muslim name?
Yes. Nimota is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Niʿma, meaning blessing.
How do you write Nimota in Arabic?
Nimota is written نعمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nimota?
Nimota is pronounced nee-MOH-tah.
Is Nimota mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'if you should count the favour of Allah, you could not enumerate it' (Quran 14:34).