Muslim boy name
Iqbal
إقبال
“Good fortune, prosperity”
اقبال، خوش بختی
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Urdu / Persian
- In the Qur'an
- No
- Letter
- I
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Iqbal mean?
Iqbal (إقبال) means "Good fortune, prosperity". It is an Urdu / Persian name for a boy.
What is the meaning of Iqbal in Urdu?
In Urdu, Iqbal means: اقبال، خوش بختی.
Is Iqbal a Muslim name?
Yes. Iqbal is used by Muslims around the world.
Is Iqbal mentioned in the Qur'an?
Iqbal is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.