Iqra
Urdu · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Iqra
Iqra means "read" or "recite" and derives from the Arabic root Q-R-A (قرأ), which is the imperative form of the verb meaning to read.
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Etymology
Iqra means "read" or "recite" and derives from the Arabic root Q-R-A (قرأ), which is the imperative form of the verb meaning to read. The name holds particular significance in Islam as "Iqra" was the first word of the Quran revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, making it a name of deep religious importance in Muslim-majority cultures and communities worldwide.
Iqra currently ranks #1,472 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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