Iftikhar
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Iftikhar
Iftikhar derives from the Arabic root "f-k-h-r" (فخر) meaning "pride," "glory," or "honor," and literally translates to "pride" or "source of glory." The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Arabs, Pakistanis, and other Islamic societies, with historical prominence among Ottoman and South Asian nobility.
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Etymology
Iftikhar derives from the Arabic root "f-k-h-r" (فخر) meaning "pride," "glory," or "honor," and literally translates to "pride" or "source of glory." The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Arabs, Pakistanis, and other Islamic societies, with historical prominence among Ottoman and South Asian nobility.
Iftikhar currently ranks #3,416 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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