Islam
Islam is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “Submission to God; Islam”.
| Meaning | Submission to God; Islam |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | إسلام |
| Pronunciation | is-LAHM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Caucasus, Central Asia, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Islam
At its core, Islām means surrendering wholeheartedly to God. The root s-l-m behind it also gives salām, peace, and the word Muslim, one who submits. People began using it as a given name in the twentieth century, and Egypt took to it most, for sons and daughters alike. Bearers elsewhere include Uzbekistan's president Islam Karimov and the fighter Islam Makhachev.
Is Islam a Muslim name?
Few names say more plainly what a family believes than the name of the religion itself. The Quran declares: 'Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam' (Quran 3:19).
How popular is Islam?
Egypt, Dagestan, Chechnya and Uzbekistan all use it widely, and Bangladesh has it as a very common surname.
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Spellings and variants of Islam
Names similar to Islam
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Islam mean?
Islam means 'Submission to God; Islam'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Islam a Muslim name?
Few names say more plainly what a family believes than the name of the religion itself. The Quran declares: 'Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam' (Quran 3:19).
How do you pronounce Islam?
Islam is pronounced is-LAHM.
Is Islam a boy or girl name?
Islam is used for both boys and girls.