Islaam
Islaam is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Submission to God; Islam”.
| Meaning | Submission to God; Islam |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | إسلام |
| Pronunciation | is-LAAM |
| Arabic root | س ل م (s-l-m) — to be safe, to submit, peace |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Islaam
Islaam is a long-vowel spelling of Islām, the name of the faith itself, meaning submission to God and entering into peace. As a personal name it is a modern choice, particularly common in Egypt, where it is given to boys and also to girls. The doubled 'aa' simply marks the long vowel.
Is Islaam a Muslim name?
Yes. Islaam is a spelling of Islam, the name of the religion, used as a personal name by Muslims, especially in Egypt.
Is Islaam in the Quran?
'Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam' (Quran 3:19).
Where is the name Islaam used?
Mostly found in Egypt and East Africa; Eslam is the common Egyptian spelling.
Gifts with the name Islaam
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Islaam mean?
Islaam means 'Submission to God; Islam'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Islaam a Muslim name?
Yes. Islaam is a spelling of Islam, the name of the religion, used as a personal name by Muslims, especially in Egypt.
How do you write Islaam in Arabic?
Islaam is written إسلام in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Islaam?
Islaam is pronounced is-LAAM.
Is Islaam mentioned in the Quran?
'Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam' (Quran 3:19).