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What are the meanings of the following 15 names: 1. Farhat; 2. Hashmat; 3. Iffat; 4. Ishrat;5. Ismat; 6. Izzat;7. Liaqat; 8. Nikhat;9. Nuzhat; 10. Raffat; 11. Rifaaqat 12. Riffat;

· 8 Safar 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 5335English

Question

13. Sibghat; 14. Virasat; 15. Wajaahat

Answer

1) Farhat-Joy
2) Hashmat (Hishmat)-modesty, bashfulness.
3) Iffat-uprighteousness, chastity, abstinence.
4) Ishrat- intimacy, companionship.
5) Ismat- chastity, purity, modesty.
6) Izzat- honour, high rank.
7) Liaqat- decency, good manners, efficiency.
8) Nikhat (Nakhat)- smell of the mouth.
9) Nuzhat- stroll, pleasure ride, excursion.
10) Raffat-
11) Rifaaqat (urdu name)- companionship, loyalty.
12) Riffat- high rank or standing
13) Sibghat- colour, dye, nature, character.
14) Wirasat- inheritance, legacy.
15) Wajaahat- esteem.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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