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Ikrimah

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Meaning

Female Pigeon

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عكرمة
Urdu عکرمہ
Persian عکرمه
Turkish İkrime
Bengali ইকরিমা
Pashto عکرمه
The name Ikrimah is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Female Pigeon', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Ikrimah, like Ikrama, comes from the Arabic word for "dove." Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahl was a companion who embraced Islam after long opposing it, and was martyred asking to be positioned facing the enemy.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ك-ر-م (k-r-m, 'to be generous, honor'). Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahl converted to Islam after initially opposing the Prophet, and became a respected companion and military commander.

Islamic Significance

Ikrima ibn Abi Jahl fought against the Muslims for years as the son of one of their fiercest opponents, then accepted Islam after the conquest of Mecca and died fighting in Syria.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.