Iqra (إقراء) is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning Recite, read. It appears in the Quran (Quran 96:1). Global Prayer Times lists the meaning, origin and related Islamic baby names below — one of 483 names in the free directory, with no ads or tracking.
Iqra
إقراء
Meaning
Recite, read
📖 Quranic Reference
Quran 96:1
This name is mentioned in the Holy Quran
Gender
Girl's name
Origin
Arabic
Popularity
popular
Iqra (إقراء) is an Arabic name meaning "Recite, read". This name or its root appears in the Holy Quran (Quran 96:1), giving it special significance for Muslim parents. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so make your names good." (Abu Dawud)
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