Islam
Islam is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Submission to God; Islam”.
| Meaning | Submission to God; Islam |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | إسلام |
| Pronunciation | is-LAHM |
| Arabic root | س ل م (s-l-m) — to be safe, to submit, peace |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Islam
Islam (Islām) means wholehearted submission to God and comes from the root s-l-m, which also gives salām (peace) and Muslim. As a given name it became popular in the 20th century, above all in Egypt, where it is used for boys and girls. It is also found in Central Asia, Bangladesh and the Caucasus, for instance Islam Karimov of Uzbekistan and the fighter Islam Makhachev.
Is Islam a Muslim name?
Yes. Islam is the name of the faith itself and is used as a personal name by Muslims in Egypt, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Bangladesh.
Is Islam in the Quran?
'Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam' (Quran 3:19).
Where is the name Islam used?
Common in Egypt, Dagestan, Chechnya and Uzbekistan; in Bangladesh it is also a very common surname.
Gifts with the name Islam
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Islam mean?
Islam means 'Submission to God; Islam'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Islam a Muslim name?
Yes. Islam is the name of the faith itself and is used as a personal name by Muslims in Egypt, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Bangladesh.
How do you write Islam in Arabic?
Islam is written إسلام in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Islam?
Islam is pronounced is-LAHM.
Is Islam mentioned in the Quran?
'Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam' (Quran 3:19).