Ikran
Ikran is a Muslim girl name meaning “Honour, respect, generosity”.
| Meaning | Honour, respect, generosity |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Somali, generally linked to Arabic Ikram |
| Arabic spelling | إكرام |
| Pronunciation | ik-RAHN |
| Arabic root | ك ر م (k-r-m) — to be generous, noble |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ikran
Ikran (Ikraan) is a popular Somali girls' name generally regarded as a local form of the Arabic Ikrām, meaning honour, respect and generous treatment. The k-r-m root also gives Karīm (generous), one of the names of God. The Somali form shifts the final -m to -n and lengthens the vowel, as Somali often does with borrowed Arabic words.
Is Ikran a Muslim name?
Yes. Ikran is a Muslim name used by Somali families, generally understood as a form of the Arabic Ikram, meaning honour and generosity.
Where is the name Ikran used?
Widely used among Somalis in the Horn of Africa and the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ikran mean?
Ikran means 'Honour, respect, generosity'. It comes from Somali, generally linked to Arabic Ikram.
Is Ikran a Muslim name?
Yes. Ikran is a Muslim name used by Somali families, generally understood as a form of the Arabic Ikram, meaning honour and generosity.
How do you write Ikran in Arabic?
Ikran is written إكرام in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ikran?
Ikran is pronounced ik-RAHN.