Nihat

The first name Nihat is primarily a Turkish form of the name Nihad. The direct translation of the name is 'the owner', 'the powerful', 'the temperamental', 'the strong character', and 'the natural'.

What does the name Nihat mean?

Nihat is a masculine designation that is mainly prevalent in Turkey and is regarded as a variant of the name Nihad. Translated, the name means 'the owner', 'the powerful', 'the temperamental', 'the strong character', and 'the natural'. The origin of the name can be found in the Arabic word nihad (نِهَاد), which means 'powerful', 'strong', 'sublime', and 'mature', as well as in the Old Turkish nihat, which stands for 'legacy', 'temperament', and 'character'. Additionally, in Old Persian, nehad (نهاد) means 'nature' and 'disposition'. A purely feminine form is Nihada.

Where does the name Nihat come from?

The name Nihat has its roots in Old Turkish and Arabic languages and means 'the temperamental' or 'the strong character'. In Old Turkish, the name derives from nihat, which means 'the legacy', 'the temperament', or 'the character'. In Arabic, the word nihad (نِهَاد) is used, meaning 'powerful', 'strong', 'sublime', or 'mature', while in Old Persian, nehad (نهاد) stands for 'nature' and 'disposition'. The language of the name is Turkish.

How do you pronounce Nihat?

The pronunciation of Nihat is clear and two-syllable. The name is pronounced as 'Ni-hat' [niˈhat], with the first syllable containing a long I that conveys brightness. The H in the second syllable remains audible, giving the name a certain lightness. The hard T at the end adds a distinct accent. Overall, Nihat thus appears determined, straightforward, and character-strong.

Popularity

In Germany, Nihat is a common masculine first name. According to the ranking of the most popular baby names, it currently holds the 3,183rd place. The name reached its best ranking in 2008 at 914. In the last ten years, Nihat has been chosen around 170 times as a first name, placing it 1,796th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,713th.

Nicknames & pet names

Nihad / Niho / Nini / Nino

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ahmet Nihat Berker (physicist)
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• Nihat Genc (Turkish writer)
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• Nihat Kesen (German illustrator)
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