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UnisexArabic

Ismat

عصمت

From Arabic: "protection, safeguarding" or "virtuousness, chastity"; derived from the root meaning to protect.

Meaning and origin

Ismat is given to both boys and girls in Arabic, Urdu and Bengali traditions, though it appears more often as a girl's name.

How to pronounce Ismat

Arabicis-MAHT /ɪsˈmɑːt/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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