Urdu · Arabic

Iqra

Pronounced IK-rahShare

Meaning: Read; recite

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Iqra comes from an Arabic command to read or recite. Its Quranic association gives the name a specific connection with revelation and learning.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Iqra comes from Urdu and Arabic.

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