Ikrimah
Ikrimah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Female pigeon (classical sense)”.
| Meaning | Female pigeon (classical sense) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عكرمة |
| Pronunciation | ik-REE-mah |
| Arabic root | ع ك ر م (ʿ-k-r-m) |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ikrimah
Ikrimah (ʿIkrima) is a classical Arabic name; early lexicographers explain ʿikrima as a female pigeon. Its most famous bearer is ʿIkrima ibn Abī Jahl, who fought against Islam, accepted it after the conquest of Makkah and died as a martyr at Yarmuk. Another is ʿIkrima, the freed slave of Ibn ʿAbbās and a leading early Quran commentator.
Is Ikrimah a Muslim name?
Yes. Ikrimah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, carried by the Companion ʿIkrima ibn Abi Jahl and the early scholar ʿIkrima.
Where is the name Ikrimah used?
Chosen across the Muslim world by families seeking a Sahaba name.
Gifts with the name Ikrimah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ikrimah mean?
Ikrimah means 'Female pigeon (classical sense)'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ikrimah a Muslim name?
Yes. Ikrimah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, carried by the Companion ʿIkrima ibn Abi Jahl and the early scholar ʿIkrima.
How do you write Ikrimah in Arabic?
Ikrimah is written عكرمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ikrimah?
Ikrimah is pronounced ik-REE-mah.