Ishtiaq
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ishtiaq
Ishtiaq is an Arabic name derived from the root "sh-t-q" meaning "to desire" or "to yearn for," conveying the sense of longing or eagerness.
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Etymology
Ishtiaq is an Arabic name derived from the root "sh-t-q" meaning "to desire" or "to yearn for," conveying the sense of longing or eagerness. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Arabs, Pakistanis, and other Islamic communities, with historical usage across the Middle East and South Asia.
Ishtiaq currently ranks #4,685 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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