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Ikrima: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“a female dove”
عکرمہ
عِكْرِمَة
What Ikrima means
Ikrima (عکرمہ, Arabic عِكْرِمَة) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “a female dove”. It comes from the Arabic root ع ك ر م. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ع ك ر م.
Ikrima at a glance
- Meaning
- a female dove
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Faith
- Muslim
- Say it
- ik-ri-ma
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 6
- First letter
- I · ع
Meaning of Ikrima
- In English
- a female dove
- اردو میں معنی
- مادہ کبوتری
Origin and history of Ikrima
Lane gives ʿikrima as a female pigeon or dove.
Rootع ك ر م
How to say and write Ikrima
- Say it
- ik-ri-ma3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Ikrima
- Urdu
- عکرمہ
- Original script
- عِكْرِمَة
- Other spellings
- Ikrimah · Akrama
- Known bearer
- Ikrima ibn Abi Jahl, Companion
- Themes
- Nature
Sibling names for Ikrima
Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Ikrima.
- Abeerعبیرa fragrant perfume blendGirlArabic
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- Ajwaعجوہa choice date of MadinaGirlArabic
- AmbarعنبرambergrisGirlArabic
- AreejاریجfragranceGirlArabic
- Arishaعریشہshaded bower; arbourGirlArabic
- Arwaارویmountain goats (female ibex)GirlArabic
- Azzaعزہyoung gazelleGirlArabic
Names like Ikrima
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- AfaqآفاقhorizonsBoyArabic
- Aftabآفتابthe sunBoyPersian
- Arishعریشa shelter of branches; a trellisBoyArabic
- AsadاسدlionBoyArabic
- Badrبدرfull moonBoyArabic
- Bilalبلالmoisture; water that refreshesBoyArabic
- Darya Khanدریا خانriver; chiefBoyPersian
Names that sound like Ikrima
Questions about the name Ikrima
What does the name Ikrima mean?
Ikrima means “a female dove”. In Urdu: مادہ کبوتری. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).
Is Ikrima a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ikrima is a boy’s name.
Is Ikrima a Muslim name?
Yes. Ikrima is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives ʿikrima as a female pigeon or dove.
How do you pronounce Ikrima?
Say it “ik-ri-ma”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Ikrima in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Ikrima is written عکرمہ. In its original script: عِكْرِمَة.
What are other spellings of Ikrima?
Ikrima is also spelled Ikrimah, Akrama.
Who is a famous person named Ikrima?
Ikrima ibn Abi Jahl, Companion
Is the meaning of Ikrima verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.