Iqra
IHK-rah
✦ Meaning
“From Arabic meaning 'to read' or 'recitation,' referencing the first word revealed to the Prophet Muhammad in the Quran, this name carries spiritual significance and a celebration of literacy.”
Popularity Over Time
Iqra is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
2
Style
Famous Bearers
- Iqra Aziz (Pakistani actress)
- various Islamic scholars and students
Cross-Cultural Notes
Strong in Muslim and Arabic-speaking communities; increasingly recognized in Western countries
People Also Ask
From Arabic meaning 'to read' or 'recitation,' referencing the first word revealed to the Prophet Muhammad in the Quran, this name carries spiritual significance and a celebration of literacy.
Iqra is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Iqra works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Iqra include Malik, Yasmin, Samir.