Liyakat
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Liyakat
Liyakat is an Arabic name meaning "fitness," "capability," or "worthiness," derived from the root word "laqa" (لاق) which conveys the sense of being suited or qualified for something.
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Etymology
Liyakat is an Arabic name meaning "fitness," "capability," or "worthiness," derived from the root word "laqa" (لاق) which conveys the sense of being suited or qualified for something. The name is primarily used in Muslim cultures, particularly among Arabic-speaking and South Asian Muslim communities, with historical prominence in Indian and Pakistani contexts, notably borne by Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan, also known as Mir Liyakat Ali Khan.
Liyakat currently ranks #2,469 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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