Kismet
/ˈkɪz.mɛt/noun
Fate or destiny, often viewed as a predetermined outcome.
Did you know?The term 'Kismet' comes from Arabic and Turkish, rooted in the idea of fate being divinely orchestrated, often tied to fortune and destiny in mystical traditions.
Etymological Timeline
Arabic
Arabic
قسمت (qismat)
“Part or portion, often used to denote one's fate or destiny.”
Ottoman Turkish
Turkish
kısmet
“Fate, portion, or lot, reflecting the belief in destiny as a divinely assigned part.”
19th Century
English
kismet
“Adopted into English, retaining the meaning of fate or destiny with mystical connotations.”
19th Century
English
kismet
“In popular culture, it embodies the idea of unavoidable fate, often romanticized in literature and music.”