Why is Nabati poetry called?

Nabati poetry is called "Nabati" (نبطي) because it's associated with the Nabataeans, an ancient Arab people who lived in the region of Petra and surrounding areas in what is now Jordan and parts of Syria and Saudi Arabia. While the exact etymology is debated, the name links the poetry to this pre-Islamic Arabian culture and its language, which significantly influenced the poetic tradition. It's not a direct descendant of their specific language, but rather reflects a continuation of their poetic styles and themes within later dialects.