Name meaning
Iqra
The command 'Read!', the opening word of the Quran's first revelation.
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Name meaning and origin
Iqra is the pronunciation form of the command Iqra, which derives from the root for reading in Arabic and is encountered in Azerbaijan, and it means "read, read!". This word is the beginning of the first verse of Surah Al-Alaq, the first revelation sent down to our Prophet (peace be upon him) (96:1).
Since the name is the first command of the Quran, it is associated with the wish for knowledge, reading, and learning, and in recent decades it has become popular among Muslim families as a girl name. In Azerbaijan, this name, found both as Iqra and in the form Iqra, is among those with a clear religious meaning chosen by modern parents.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 4
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
- Variants
- İqra, Iqra, Ikraa
- Pronunciation
- ik.ˈrɑ
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Iqra?
Iqra is the pronunciation form of the command Iqra and means read!.Is the name Iqra mentioned in the Quran?
Yes, the word Iqra (read) is the beginning of the first revelation sent down to our Prophet (peace be upon him) in verse 96:1 of Surah Al-Alaq.Is Iqra a boy or a girl name?
Iqra is a girl name.