Ikra

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Girl

Meaning

Read, recite

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic إيكرا
Urdu اکرا
Persian ایکرا
Turkish İkra
Bengali ইকরা
Pashto اکرا
Graceful and timeless, the name Ikra is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Read, recite', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Ikra, like the more common spelling Iqra, comes from the Arabic root q-r-', meaning “to read” or recite. “Iqra” is the very first word revealed to the Prophet ﷺ, opening Surah Al-'Alaq (96): “Read, in the name of your Lord who created.”