Name meaning
Ikrima
Boy's nameƏrəb mənşəli
It means a dove; it comes from an ancient Arabic naming tradition.
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Name meaning and origin
Ikrima is derived from a word meaning 'dove' in Arabic. Among the ancient Arabs it was a widespread tradition to give bird names to both girls and boys, and Ikrima is one of the male names that comes from this tradition.
The name's most famous bearer in history is Ikrima ibn Abu Jahl, son of Abu Jahl; like his father, he was at first a staunch enemy of Islam, but after the conquest of Mecca he embraced Islam and became one of its resolute Muslims, dying as a martyr at the Battle of Yarmuk. Rarely encountered in Azerbaijan, this name is accepted, through the life story of Ikrimah, as a symbol of repentance and change.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- İkrime, Ikrimah, Akrama
- Pronunciation
- ik.ri.ˈmæ
Notable people with this name
Ikrima ibn Abu Jahl (r.a.)
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Ikrima?
Ikrima means 'dove'.Is the name Ikrima mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Ikrima does not appear in the Quran, but its bearer Ikrima ibn Abu Jahl became a renowned Companion after embracing Islam.Is Ikrima a boy name or a girl name?
Ikrima is a boy name.