Alqamah

Compare
Boy

Meaning

Bitter Apple; Name of a Sahabi

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic علقمة
Urdu علقمہ
Persian علقمه
Turkish Alkame
Bengali আলকামাহ
Pashto القمة
The name Alqamah is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Bitter Apple; Name of a Sahabi', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Alqamah has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Alqamah is the Arabic word for a plant known for its intense bitterness (proverbially, “more bitter than alqam”). Alqamah ibn Qais was also one of the most learned jurists among the Kufan Tabi'in, a student of the companion Ibn Mas'ud.