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Karamat

KARAMAT (phonetic: /kaˈramaːt/; pronounced 'ka-ra-mat' with stress on the second syllable)
Pronunciation: KARAMAT (phonetic: /kaˈramaːt/; pronounced 'ka-ra-mat' with stress on the second syllable)
كرامة؛ فعل خارق أو منحة روحية تُنسب للْأَوْلِيَاء
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Origin
Arabic root karāmah adopted into Bengali and South Asian naming practices; attested in 19th-century Bengal
Meaning
A wondrous deed; karāmah — a spiritual miracle or miraculous gift attributed to saints (used as a name element)
Thematic Cluster
Sufi Concepts - Karamat (Miraculous Acts)
Islamic Status
Rare / Traditional
Verification
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Quality Score
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Religious Confidence
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Letters
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Meaning Urdu
کرامت؛ مافوق الفطرت عنایت یا معجزہ، صوفی اصطلاح
Meaning Arabic
كرامة؛ فعل خارق أو منحة روحية تُنسب للْأَوْلِيَاء
Karamat (Urdu/Persian form کرامت; Arabic كرامة) derives from the Arabic root karama meaning 'generosity' and in Sufi terminology refers specifically to supernatural favors or miracles granted to saints. The term functions both as a theological/ mystical concept and as an element in personal names across South Asia; a notable historical bearer is the 19th-century Bengali scholar and reformer Karamat Ali Jaunpuri, which attests to the term's use in Bengali Muslim onomastics. Karamat as a given name emphasizes the devotional hope for baraka or saintly blessing rather than literal miracle-working; it is used deliberately by families with Sufi cultural ties and appears less frequently in general naming pools. Related names and compounds include [[Karamat Ali]] and [[Karamatullah]], which preserve the original semantic field of spiritual gift or grace. The name remains rare, recognizable mainly within traditionalist or Sufi-influenced communities in Bengal and neighbouring regions.
FAQs
Does Karamat mean 'miracle'?

In Sufi usage 'karāmah' refers to miraculous or extraordinary favors associated with saints; as a name element, Karamat evokes that sense of spiritual blessing rather than a claim of literal miracle-working.

Is Karamat a Bengali name?

Karamat is of Arabic origin but is historically attested in Bengali Muslim contexts (for example, the 19th-century scholar Karamat Ali Jaunpuri), so it is used in Bengali onomastics.

Is the name appropriate outside Sufi families?

While usable by any family, Karamat carries explicit Sufi connotations and is most often chosen by those who appreciate its devotional and mystical associations.

Are there feminine forms of Karamat?

A related feminine form is 'Karima' (كريمة), meaning generous or noble; Karamat itself is typically masculine or used as a neutral thematic element in compound names.

Is Karamat found in the Quran?

The specific term 'karāmah' as used for saintly favors is not a named person in the Quran; the root and related words occur in Arabic, but the proper name usage is a later, devotional development.

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