Iqra
“Read!”Muslim girl name · Arabic origin
MeaningRead!
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
First letterI
What does Iqra mean?
Iqra is a beautiful Muslim girl name of Arabic origin. It means “Read!”. The first word revealed in the Qur'an.
Naming a child after the Prophets, the Companions and the righteous is a cherished tradition: it connects the child to a noble example from the very first day.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to choose names with good meanings, and to perform the Aqiqah and shave the baby’s head on the seventh day.