What is the meaning of the name Iqbal in Islam?

Iqbal (Arabic: إقبال) means "Prosperity, good fortune" in Urdu. It is a boy's name used by Muslims worldwide.

Is Iqbal a good Islamic name?

Yes, Iqbal is considered a good Islamic name as it carries a positive meaning: "Prosperity, good fortune". Names with good meanings are encouraged in Islam, and the Prophet ﷺ recommended naming children with beautiful names.

Boy Urdu

Iqbal

إقبال

Meaning

Prosperity, good fortune

Gender

Boy's name

Origin

Urdu

Popularity

popular

Iqbal (إقبال) is an Urdu name meaning "Prosperity, good fortune". 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)

More Boy's Names Starting with I

Ibrahim

Father of nations

إبراهيم

Ismail

God hears

إسماعيل

Ishaq

He laughs (Isaac)

إسحاق

Isa

God is my salvation (Jesus)

عيسى

Idris

Studious

إدريس

Ilyas

My God is the Lord (Elias)

إلياس

Imad

Pillar

عماد

Imran

Prosperity

عمران

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