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Ikram

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Meaning

Honor

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic إكرام
Urdu اکرام
Persian اکرام
Turkish İkram
Bengali ইকরাম
Pashto اکرام

Alternate Spellings

Ikram is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Honor', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Ikram, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Ikram comes from the Arabic root k-r-m, the same root behind Karim, meaning "generosity" or "honour." It is translated as "honouring" or "bestowing generosity."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ك-ر-م (k-r-m, 'to be generous, honor'). Ikram means 'honor, generosity, hospitality.'

Quranic Connection

Ikram ('honoring') closes Surah 55: 'Blessed is the name of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor' (55:78).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.