Ikraan
Ikraan is a Muslim girl name meaning “Honour, respect”.
| Meaning | Honour, respect |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Somali, from Arabic Ikram |
| Pronunciation | ik-RAAN |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ikraan
Ikraan is usually understood as a Somali form of the Arabic name Ikrām, from the root k-r-m, which expresses generosity, nobility and honour. Ikrām itself is a verbal noun meaning the act of honouring someone or treating them with generous respect. In the Somali form the final consonant is heard as -n rather than -m, which gives the name a distinct local sound while keeping its sense of honour and dignity. Some Somali speakers simply explain it as 'respect' or 'one who is honoured'.
Ikraan is not used as a personal name in the Arab world; it developed within the Somali naming tradition and has become one of the more fashionable girls' names among Somalis in recent decades. It is found in Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti, the Somali Region of Ethiopia and northeastern Kenya, and it is very common in diaspora communities in the UK, Scandinavia, Canada and the United States. It is pronounced ik-RAAN, with stress on the long second syllable, and is written Ikraan or Ikran, while some families use the original Arabic spelling Ikram.
Is Ikraan a Muslim name?
Yes. Ikraan is a Muslim name used by Somali families, usually understood as a form of the Arabic Ikram, meaning honour.
Where is the name Ikraan used?
Common among Somalis in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ikraan mean?
Ikraan means 'Honour, respect'. It comes from Somali, from Arabic Ikram.
Is Ikraan a Muslim name?
Yes. Ikraan is a Muslim name used by Somali families, usually understood as a form of the Arabic Ikram, meaning honour.
How do you pronounce Ikraan?
Ikraan is pronounced ik-RAAN.
Is Ikraan the same as Ikram?
Ikraan is generally regarded as a Somali form of the Arabic Ikram, meaning honour, with the final sound shifted to -n.
Is Ikraan an Arabic name?
Its source, Ikram, is Arabic, but the form Ikraan is specifically Somali and is not used in Arabic-speaking countries.