Quranic Names
Mishkat
Mish-kaat
Pronunciation: Mish-kaat
مشكاة
Unisex
Origin
Arabic/Persian
Meaning
A niche in a wall where a lamp is placed; a vessel for light
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
7
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Mishkat.
Mishkat is a Arabic/Persian name commonly explained as A niche in a wall where a lamp is placed; a vessel for light. It is often grouped with Quranic Names names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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