Ikram
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ikram
The name 'Ikram' means "honor," "hospitality," or "generosity" in Arabic, derived from the triliteral root *k-r-m* (ك-ر-م), which conveys nobility and respect.
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Etymology
The name 'Ikram' means "honor," "hospitality," or "generosity" in Arabic, derived from the triliteral root *k-r-m* (ك-ر-م), which conveys nobility and respect. It is widely used in Islamic cultures and among Arabic-speaking communities, with notable historical context as one of the 99 names of God (Al-Mukarram) in Islam, emphasizing divine generosity.
Ikram currently ranks #15,798 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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