Iqra

The first name Iqra (إقرا) is female and means 'read!' or 'recite!'. It is an imperative of the Arabic verb qaraʿa (قَرَأَ), which translates to 'to read' or 'to recite'.

What does the name Iqra mean?

The female name Iqra (إقرا) means 'read!' or 'recite!' and derives from the imperative of the Arabic verb qaraʿa (قَرَأَ), which means 'to read' or 'to recite'. Iqra is a name that is prevalent in Muslim culture. In Islam, the 96th chapter of the Quran is referred to as 'Iqra' or 'al-ʿAlaq'. This name is especially common in the Arab and Persian regions, particularly in Pakistan. A well-known bearer of the name is the Pakistani actress Iqra Aziz. In Turkey, the name is often used in the form Ikra.

Where does the name Iqra come from?

The name Iqra has Arabic roots and means 'read!' or 'recite!'. The etymology comes from the Arabic verb qaraʿa (قَرَأَ), which means 'to read' or 'to recite'. Iqra is used in the languages Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and is common in a Muslim context.

How do you pronounce Iqra?

The name Iqra has a distinctive two-syllable sound structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'I-kra' [ˈɪkʁa]. The name begins with a clear, short I sound, followed by the consonant cluster '-kr-', which gives the middle part a certain structure. The open A at the end provides a warm tonal quality. Thus, Iqra conveys an independent, powerful, and modern presence.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Iqra enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,630th on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Iqra has been given as a first name about 130 times, which places it 2,073rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,502nd. Iqra has also achieved international rankings that indicate its popularity.

Nicknames & pet names

Icry / Igra / Ikra

Famous people

• Iqra Aziz (actress)