Ikraam
Ikraam is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Honouring; generosity, hospitality”.
| Meaning | Honouring; generosity, hospitality |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | إكرام |
| Pronunciation | ik-RAAM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, South Africa |
Meaning and origin of Ikraam
Ikraam represents the Arabic ikrām, from the root k-r-m, which concerns nobility and generosity. It means honouring someone and treating them generously, much as a host treats a welcome visitor; writing aa marks the long vowel. This spelling is typical of South Asia and South Africa, and the name shares its root with Karim and Akram. It speaks of hospitality, a quality Muslims prize highly.
Is Ikraam a Muslim name?
Ikraam means honour and generosity, a word used of God in 'And there will remain the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honour (al-ikrām)' (Quran 55:27).
How popular is Ikraam?
It is used in Pakistan, India and among South African Muslims.
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Spellings and variants of Ikraam
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ikraam mean?
Ikraam means 'Honouring; generosity, hospitality'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ikraam a Muslim name?
Ikraam means honour and generosity, a word used of God in 'And there will remain the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honour (al-ikrām)' (Quran 55:27).
How do you pronounce Ikraam?
Ikraam is pronounced ik-RAAM.
Is Ikraam a boy or girl name?
Ikraam is usually a boy name.