نشاط

Nishaat

girlArabic, via Urdu / Persian

Nishaat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Joy, liveliness, delight”.

MeaningJoy, liveliness, delight
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, via Urdu / Persian
Arabic spellingنشاط
Pronunciationni-SHAAT
Arabic rootن ش ط (n-sh-ṭ) — to be lively, energetic
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Nishaat

Nishaat comes from Arabic nashāṭ, liveliness and energy; in Persian and Urdu, as nishāṭ, it came to mean joy and delight. The Mughal Nishat Bagh (Garden of Joy) in Srinagar carries the same word. As a girls' name it is used in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, usually spelled Nishat.

Is Nishaat a Muslim name?

Yes. Nishaat is used by Muslim families in South Asia and comes from an Arabic word for liveliness and joy.

Where is the name Nishaat used?

Found in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.

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Spellings and variants of Nishaat

NishatNashatNashaat

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nishaat mean?

Nishaat means 'Joy, liveliness, delight'. It comes from Arabic, via Urdu / Persian.

Is Nishaat a Muslim name?

Yes. Nishaat is used by Muslim families in South Asia and comes from an Arabic word for liveliness and joy.

How do you write Nishaat in Arabic?

Nishaat is written نشاط in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nishaat?

Nishaat is pronounced ni-SHAAT.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.