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QismahIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

a portion, a share, a distribution

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪz.mɑː/

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Name
Qismah
Meaning
a portion, a share, a distribution
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/ˈkɪz.mɑː/
Lucky Number
6
6
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Qismah mean?

Qismah is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "a portion". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /ˈkɪz.mɑː/. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

قسمہ

اردو میں ایک اسلامی نام، اس کا مطلب ہے اللہ کا حکم

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

قسمة

اسم لغة عربية، يعني حكم الله

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/ˈkɪz.mɑː/

IPA

/ˈkɪz.mɑː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Qismah is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is a portion. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

6

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

SilverWhitePink

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: You are self-expressive, creative, and artistic with a strong desire for beauty, love, and harmony. You have a natural artistic talent and a great appreciation for the finer things in life. You are also very sensitive and intuitive.

Personality

Personality Traits

CalmnessGentlenessTranquilityDeterminationIndependenceResourcefulness

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Divine Guidance, Divine Provision, Divine Mercy

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Shams is of great cultural significance in the Middle East and North Africa. It is a popular name for both males and females, and is associated with beauty, brightness, and radiance. The word shams is also used as a term of endearment between friends, meaning 'dear one'.
In the Islamic context, Shams is also the name of the sun, which is a symbol of Allah's mercy and light. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is reported to have said, "The sun and the moon are two signs among the signs of Allah. They do not eclipse on the death or life of anybody. So when you see the crescent, observe the fast, and when you see it disappearing, give up the fast." (Tirmidhi)

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Qismah is mentioned in the book 'The Golden Age of Islam' by historian Ibn Khaldun. The name Qismah carried significant weight in that era.

14th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Qismah RehmanQismah Sidique

Translations

Name Translations

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🇺🇸English

Qismah

An Arabic name that means the decree of Allah

🇵🇰Urdu

قسمہ

اردو میں ایک اسلامی نام، اس کا مطلب ہے اللہ کا حکم

🇸🇦Arabic

قسمة

اسم لغة عربية، يعني حكم الله

🇮🇳Hindi

किस्माह

हिन्दी में एक मुस्लिम नाम, इसका अर्थ है अल्लाह का आदेश

🇦🇫Pashto

قسمه

پښتو کې اسلامي نوم، د هغه معنې ده چې الله د حکم

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