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ShafiqatIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Compassionate

Pronunciation: shah-FEE-kah-t

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Name
Shafiqat
Meaning
Compassionate
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
shah-FEE-kah-t
Lucky Number
6
6
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Shafiqat mean?

Shafiqat is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Compassionate". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: shah-FEE-kah-t. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

شفیقات

شفیقات رحمت اور شفقت کا مطلب ہے، دوسروں پر مہربانی کرنا

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

شفيقات

الشفيقات تعني الرحمة و الشفقة و العطف على الآخرين

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

shah-FEE-kah-t

IPA

/ʃɑːfiːˈkɑːt/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

6

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

PinkRed

Lucky Stone

Rose Quartz

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Expressiveness, creativity, and communication

Personality

Personality Traits

KindCompassionateEmpatheticV = VirtuousC = CompassionateL = Loving

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

The Quran describes the believers as shafiq, meaning compassionate towards one another.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Shafiqat is derived from the Arabic root "shafaqa," which means "to show mercy, to sympathize, to comfort, and to console." The name is frequently given to children to encourage them to show kindness and compassion towards others. Shafiqat, as a cultural concept, is admired and highly regarded in societies where empathy and compassion towards others are deeply valued.
In Islamic tradition, showing kindness and compassion towards others is a significant spiritual practice. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "A person will not enter Paradise unless they have compassion in their heart." (Narrated by Tabarani and authenticated by Al-Albani). The name Shafiqat serves as a constant reminder and reinforcement of the spiritual importance of compassion and kindness, and its association with the quality of a virtuous and devout individual. It is a beautiful reminder of the beautiful trait and character of Allah SWT.

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

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Various Islamic scholars and saints The name Shafiqat carried significant weight in that era.

Throughout Islamic history

Translations

Name Translations

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🇺🇸English

Shafiqat

Shafiqat means merciful, compassionate, and kindness towards others

🇵🇰Urdu

شفیقات

شفیقات رحمت اور شفقت کا مطلب ہے، دوسروں پر مہربانی کرنا

🇸🇦Arabic

شفيقات

الشفيقات تعني الرحمة و الشفقة و العطف على الآخرين

🇮🇳Hindi

शफीकात

शफीकात का अर्थ है दयालुता और करुणा, दूसरों पर दया करना

🇦🇫Pashto

شفېقات

شفېقات د رحمت او شفقت معنی لري، د نورو سره مهرباني کول

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