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Mishkat

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Meaning

Mishkat is a direct Quranic name for boys and girls that means means niche, which is a shallow recess in a wall that contains a lantern (it is like a shelf to put lanterns on, but the shelf is embedded inside the wall). The word Mishkat is used in the Quran in verse 24:35:

Pronunciation

Pronounced: Mishkat

Variations

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About this name

Mishkat is a girl name of Arabic origin. It has a strong Quranic and Islamic feel, which makes it especially appealing to many parents.

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