Ishtiaq
Ishtiaq is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, popular in Urdu origin, meaning “Longing, eager yearning”.
| Meaning | Longing, eager yearning |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, popular in Urdu |
| Written as | اشتیاق |
| Pronunciation | ish-tee-AAK |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Ishtiaq
Ishtiaq is how Urdu speakers render ishtiyāq, an Arabic word for deep yearning. It comes from the same root as shawq, desire or longing. Devotional poets use it again and again to describe a soul that aches for God or for the Prophet ﷺ. As a boy's name it is a staple in Pakistan and northern India, and Bangladeshis frequently spell it Ishtiaque.
Is Ishtiaq a Muslim name?
For Muslim families, Ishtiaq evokes the heart's longing for God. It is an Arabic word that has become thoroughly at home in South Asia.
How popular is Ishtiaq?
Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi boys often carry it, the last frequently as Ishtiaque.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ishtiaq mean?
Ishtiaq means 'Longing, eager yearning'. It is of Arabic, popular in Urdu origin.
Is Ishtiaq a Muslim name?
For Muslim families, Ishtiaq evokes the heart's longing for God. It is an Arabic word that has become thoroughly at home in South Asia.
How do you pronounce Ishtiaq?
Ishtiaq is pronounced ish-tee-AAK.
Is Ishtiaq a boy or girl name?
Ishtiaq is usually a boy name.