Fate or destiny
Derived from the Arabic word 'qisma', meaning portion or lot, it evolved through Turkish to represent one's predetermined fate or divine providence. In English usage, it often carries a romantic or whimsical connotation of a fortunate coincidence.
Less common today
Kismet isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,631 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the Marvel Universe, also known as Ayesha · Marvel Comics
The personification of Fate in the DC Universe · DC Comics
