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Iffat عفت f Arabic, Urdu, Bengali (Muslim)From Arabic عَفَا
(ʿafā) meaning "to forgive, to excuse". A notable bearer was Iffat Al-Thunayan (1916–2000), a queen of Saudi Arabia and the wife of King Faisal Al Saud (1906–1975).
Iftikhar افتخار m Arabic, UrduMeans "pride, haughtiness, loftiness" in Arabic, from the root افتخر
(iftakhara) meaning "to be proud of, to brag, to flaunt".
I'jaaz اعجاز m Pakistani, ArabicAstonishing, Miracle. In Islamic Context refers to the belief that the Qur'an is of such high quality in content and form that one is unable to imitate it.
Ikhlas إخلاص f & m Arabic, IndonesianMeans "sincerity, devotion, loyalty" in Arabic. This is the name of the 112th chapter of the Quran (surah Al-Ikhlas).
Ikhtiyar Al-din اختيار الدين m ArabicMeans "chosen one of the religion" from اختيار (
ikhtiar) meaning "chosen, appointed" combined with دين (
dīn) meaning "religion"
Ikrima عكرمة m & f Arabic, IndonesianMeans "female pigeon, dove" in Arabic, used as a feminine name in Indonesia and a masculine name elsewhere. This was the name of a companion of the Prophet
Muhammad.
Ilyana إليانة f Arabic, Bulgarian, SerbianFeminine form of
Ilya. Ilyana is an indirect Quranic name and a non-standard formation that originates from
Ilana. It means "sun", "sun ray", "kindness", "softness", "leniency", and "gentleness".
Imad al-Din عماد الدين m ArabicMeans "pillar of the faith" from Arabic عماد
('imad) meaning "support, pillar" combined with دين
(dīn) meaning "religion, faith".
Inamalhaqq إنعام الحق m ArabicMeans "bestower of the truth" from
إنعام (
in'am) meaning "giving, bestower" and
الحق (
al-haqq) meaning "the truth"
Inji f Arabic (Egyptian)Egyptian borrowing of Turkish
İnci. Inji Hanim (died 5 September 1890) was the first wife of Sa'id Pasha, Wāli of Egypt and Sudan from 1854 until 1863. She was known among the Europeans as Princess Sa'id.
Insaf إنصاف f & m Arabic, Tatar, BashkirMeans "fairness, impartiality, justice, equity" in Arabic, from the root أنصف
(ʿanṣafa) meaning "to act justly, to be fair".
Intisar انتصار f & m Arabic, UrduMeans "victory, triumph, conquest" in Arabic, from the root انتصر
(intaṣara) meaning "to gain victory, to triumph". It is typically masculine in Pakistan and feminine elsewhere.
Iqlim إِقْلِيمٌ, اقلیم m Arabic, PersianMeans "climate" in Arabic and Persian, ultimately from Ancient Greek κλίμα (klíma).
Iram إرم f Arabic (Rare), UrduFrom the name of a mythical lost city mentioned in the Qur'an, possibly derived from an Arabic word meaning "toss, throw off". According to legend,
Allah destroyed the city with a sandstorm after its inhabitants (called Ad or Aad) refused to accept the teachings of Islam.
Irfanullah عرفان الله m Arabic, UrduDerived from the Arabic noun عرفان
(irfan) meaning "knowledge, awareness, learning" (see
Irfan) combined with the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God" (see
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Irtiqa ترویج f & m ArabicMeans "To mature" or "To become better" in Arabic
Ismatullah عصمت الله m Arabic, Indonesian, PashtoMeans "protection of
Allah" or "perfection of
Allah", from Arabic عِصْمَة
(ʿiṣma) "protection, defence" or "flawlessness, perfection" combined with الله
(Allah).
Israr إسرار m Arabic, UrduMeans "secret" in Arabic, derived from أَسَرَّ
(asrarra) meaning "to keep secret, to hide, to conceal".
Istiak m ArabicMale name of Arabic origin meaning "longing" or "craving".
Itar إِيثَار f ArabicMeans "selflessness" in Arabic.
Iyad إياد m ArabicMeans "force, strength, support, reinforcement" in Arabic, from the root أيد
(ʾayyada) meaning "to support".
Izan إذعان m & f ArabicFrom Arabic إذْعان (iḏʻān), meaning "obedience, submission."
Izara f Arabic (Maghrebi)Strictly feminine form of
Izar which itself is another name for Mirak, a star in the constellation Boötes. This Izar has its origins in the Arabic word
izar "shawl".
Izhar إظهار m Arabic, Urdu, Malay, IndonesianMeans "manifestation, demonstration, display" in Arabic, from the root أظهر
(ʾaẓhara) meaning "to show, to exhibit".
Izzahbillah بالله عزة f ArabicCombination of Arabic Izzah (عزة) meaning "Glory, power" and Arabic Billah (بالله) meaning "with God, through God".
Izzat عزت m Arabic, MalayDerived from Arabic عزّ
(‘izz) meaning "glory, power" or "honor, majesty".
Izzat Allah عزت الله m ArabicMeans "glory of
Allah" from Arabic عزة
(ʿizza) meaning "honour, glory, power, might" combined with الله
(Allah).
Jadir جدير m Arabicfrom the Arabic root ج د ر (J D R) related to worth. constructed in the pattern to mean "worthy"
Jala f Arabic (Egyptian, Rare)Derived from Arabic
جَالَ (jāla) "to wander, to travel, to roam" as well as "(of an idea, thought) to come to mind; to think".
Jana f ArabicOld Arabic name meaning gifts or bounty from the harvest.
Jannah جنة f Arabic, IndonesianMeans "garden, paradise" in Arabic. In Islam this term refers to the concept of heaven.
Jarallah جار الله m Arabic (Rare)Means "neighbour of
Allah", from Arabic جار
(jār) meaning "neighbour, refugee" combined with اللّٰه
(allāh) "Allah".
Jarrah جراح m ArabicMeans "surgeon" in Arabic, from the root جرح
(jaraḥa) meaning "to wound, to hurt".
Jasser جاسر m ArabicAn ancient Arab name meaning "brave", "valiant, "dauntless", "fearless", and "daring".
Jazeel جَزِيل m ArabicFrom Arabic جَزِيل (jazeel) meaning "very much".
Joud جُود m & f ArabicDerived from Arabic جَوْد (
jawd) meaning "abundant rain". جُود (
joud) written with different wovels reflect the generosity and munificence because in the desert rain is a rare gift.
Jubran جبران m ArabicMeans "healing, comfort, recompense" in Arabic, from the root جبر
(jabara) meaning "to restore, to comfort, to treat kindly".
Jud جُود m & f ArabicFrom the root ج و د (
j-w-d) that bring the meaning of "generous" (see
Jawad). Jud is a plural form of it.
Juman جمان f Arabic (Rare)The name means "Pearls", and it's in the plural. Its singular form (Jumanah, or Jumana) is also used as a feminine name in Arabic. The word is a very old in the Arabic language.
Kaddour قدور m Arabic (Maghrebi)Derived from Arabic قَدَرَ
(qadara) meaning "to be able, to be capable, to have power" (chiefly Algerian).
Kadhem كاظم m ArabicLiterally means "withholds", in reference to a common Arabic phrase meaning "withholds anger". Could be translated as "he who withholds anger" or simply "well-tempered". The Arabic root is kdhm, meaning "to withhold, to restrain, to control".
Kafia قافیہ f Urdu, ArabicMeans "rhyme" in Urdu, ultimately from Arabic قَافِيَة (qāfiya).
Kamal ad-Din كمال الدين m ArabicMeans "perfection of religion", from Arabic كمال
(kamāl) meaning "perfection" combined with دين
(dīn) "religion, faith".
Kamilan كَامِلَان m ArabicMeans "whole", "complete", "without flaws".
Kamilia كاميليا f ArabicMeans "camellia flower", related to Arabic "Kamila" meaning "perfect".
Kanzuddin كَنْز الدِّين m ArabicMeans "treasure of the faith", referring to someone Muslims treasure because of their beliefs and virtues.
Karamatullah كرامات الله m Arabic, Afghan, PakistaniThe first element of this name is derived from Arabic كرامات
(karamat), which is the plural form of كرامة
(karama) meaning "dignity, generosity" (compare
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Karamullah كَرَم الله m ArabicMeans "God's generosity", "God's honoring of humans", or "gift from God".
Kareemah كَرِيْمَة f ArabicMeaning "generous,noble, bountiful, something invaluable".
Karrar كرار m ArabicMeans "recurring, repeating" in Arabic, from the word كَرَّرَ
(karrara) meaning "to repeat".
Kasber كاسبر m ArabicArabic form of Casper meaning "treasurer"
Kasbir كاسبر m ArabicArabic form of Casper meaning "treasurer".
Kasbr كاسبر m ArabicArabic form of Casper meaning "treasurer"
Kauthar كوثر f Arabic (Maghrebi)Alternate transcription of
Kawthar chiefly used in Northern Africa. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch columnist and politician Kauthar Bouchallikht (b. 1994), who is of Moroccan descent.
Kawsar كوثر f & m Arabic, BengaliArabic alternate transcription of
Kawthar as well as the Bengali form. It is solely used as a feminine name in Arabic-speaking countries while it is unisex (more commonly masculine) in Bangladesh.
Kawther كَوثر f ArabicMeaning: A lot of goodness and money, a lot of everything, a lot of accumulated dust, so Al-Kawthar is the abundant .There is a whole Surah called Surah Al-Kawthar. في قوله تعالى: ﴿إِنَّا أَعْطَيْنَاكَ الْكَوْثَرَ ١﴾ الكوثر:1... [
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Kayme f ArabicKayme, translated to قيم, meaning "valuable", worthy, trustee".
Kedar m Arabic, Biblical HebrewFrom the Hebrew verb קדר (qadar), meaning "to be or become dark, gloomy, or dirty." In the Bible, Kedar is one of the twelve sons of Ishmael.
Kefah كِفَاح m ArabicVariant transcription of
Kifah. A known bearer of this name is the Palestinian-born Dutch television host Kefah Allush (b. 1969).
Kenizé f Arabic (Rare, ?)Perhaps derived from Arabic كنز
(kenz) "treasure" (see
Kenza). Bearer Kenizé Mourad (1939-) is a French writer of Turkish and Indian origin.
Khafaji االخفاجي f ArabicAl-Khafaji (Arabic: االخفاجي) is an Arabic surname that denotes a relationship to or from Khafajah, Diyala Governorate.
Khai f & m ArabicA name with ancient Egyptian origins that means “crowned” or “royalty.”... [
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Khair خير m Arabic, UrduAlternate transcription of Arabic خير (see
Khayr), as well as the Urdu form.