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Mishkat: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“lamp niche”

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مشکوٰۃ

مِشْكَاة

Mishkat (مشکوٰۃ, Arabic مِشْكَاة) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “lamp niche”. It comes from the Arabic root ش ك و. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ش ك و.

Mishkat at a glance

Meaning: lamp niche
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: mish-kaat
Syllables: 2
Letters: 7
First letter: M · م

Meaning of Mishkat

In English: lamp niche
اردو میں معنی: چراغ دان

Origin and history of Mishkat

Lane gives mishkāt as a niche in a wall for a lamp; it is the image of God's light in Quran 24:35.

Rootش ك و

How to say and write Mishkat

Say it: mish-kaat2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Mishkat
Urdu: مشکوٰۃ
Original script: مِشْكَاة
Other spellings: Mishkaat · Mishkah
Themes: Light

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Questions about the name Mishkat

What does the name Mishkat mean?

Mishkat means “lamp niche”. In Urdu: چراغ دان. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Mishkat a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Mishkat is a girl’s name.

Is Mishkat a Muslim name?

Yes. Mishkat is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives mishkāt as a niche in a wall for a lamp; it is the image of God's light in Quran 24:35.

How do you pronounce Mishkat?

Say it “mish-kaat”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Mishkat in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Mishkat is written مشکوٰۃ. In its original script: مِشْكَاة.

What are other spellings of Mishkat?

Mishkat is also spelled Mishkaat, Mishkah.

Is the meaning of Mishkat 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.