What is the origin of the word Kismet? July 30, 2020October 21, 2011 by Pamela Landy The origin of the word Kismet is from the Turkish gismat, “portion” or “lot”. It means fate or the completion of destiny. Related Answers What is the origin of the word hoodlum? What does the word Mafia mean and what does the word Cosa Nostra mean? What is the origin of the word attic? What is the origin of the word Nightmare? What’s the origin of the word hijack? What does the word avatar mean to a Hindu?