What Himmat means
Himmat (ہمت, Persian ਹਿੰਮਤ) is a Sikh and Muslim boy’s name that means “courage; resolve”. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, himmat.
Himmat at a glance
- Meaning
- courage; resolve
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Sikh and Muslim
- Say it
- him-mat
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- First letter
- H · ہ
Meaning of Himmat
- In English
- courage; resolve
- اردو میں معنی
- ہمت، حوصلہ
Origin and history of Himmat
Persian himmat (from Arabic himma), courage and high resolve.
Base wordArabic himma, via Persian
How to say and write Himmat
- Say it
- him-mat2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Himmat
- Urdu
- ہمت
- Original script
- ਹਿੰਮਤ
- Known bearer
- Bhai Himmat Singh, one of the Panj Pyare (1699)
- Themes
- Strength
Sibling names for Himmat
Sikh and Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Himmat.
- Hafsaحفصہlioness (traditional reading)GirlArabic
- Sher Banoشیر بانوlioness; brave ladyGirlPersian
- Asimaعاصمہprotector; guardianGirlArabic
- Ghaziaغازیہwoman warriorGirlArabic
- Humaہماthe huma, a bird of good fortuneGirlPersian
- Husn Araحسن آراadorning beautyGirlPersian
- Izzaعزہhonour; strengthGirlArabic
- Mansooraمنصورہaided; victoriousGirlArabic
Names like Himmat
- Aazimعازمresolute; determinedBoyArabic
- Abbasعباسstern-faced; a lionBoyArabic
- Abdul Qaharعبدالقہارservant of the SubduerBoyArabic
- Abdul Qawiعبدالقویservant of the Most StrongBoyArabic
- Abisعابسstern; frowningBoyArabic
- Akbarاکبرgreater; greatestBoyArabic
- Alamdarعلمدارstandard-bearerBoyPersian
- Alamgirعالمگیرworld-conquerorBoyPersian
- Ali Sherعلی شیرAli the lionBoyArabic
- Alpالپbrave warrior; heroBoyTurkish
Names that sound like Himmat
Questions about the name Himmat
What does the name Himmat mean?
Himmat means “courage; resolve”. In Urdu: ہمت، حوصلہ. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892).
Is Himmat a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Himmat is a boy’s name.
Is Himmat a Sikh and Muslim name?
Yes. Himmat is used by Sikh and Muslim families. It is of Persian origin. Persian himmat (from Arabic himma), courage and high resolve.
How do you pronounce Himmat?
Say it “him-mat”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Himmat in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Himmat is written ہمت. In its original script: ਹਿੰਮਤ.
Who is a famous person named Himmat?
Bhai Himmat Singh, one of the Panj Pyare (1699)
Is the meaning of Himmat verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.