Indian name meaning
Nikhat
♀ GirlNi·khat · 2 syllables
Fragrance; a sweet smell
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| N | i | k | h | a | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 4 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Nikhat carries the name number 9.
About the name Nikhat
Nikhat is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Fragrance; a sweet smell.”
Spoken aloud it is Ni·khat — 2 syllables. Nikhat is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nikhat mean?
Nikhat means “Fragrance; a sweet smell.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Nikhat a boy or a girl name?
Nikhat is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nikhat?
Nikhat is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Nikhat?
Nikhat has 2 syllables and is said as Ni·khat.
What is the numerology number of the name Nikhat?
In the Chaldean system, Nikhat has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Nikhat a common name in India?
Nikhat appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Nikhat?
For a brother to Nikhat, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Nabeel, Nadeem, Naeem or Junaid all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Nikhat?
Akshat, Chahat, Prabhat or Kirat share Nikhat's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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