Islam
In Arabic: إِسْلَام
A Quranic name meaning surrender to Allah alone and submission to His commands.
اسم قرآني يُعبّر عن الاستسلام لله وحده والانقياد لأوامره.
- Girl name
- Qur'anic
- Faith
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إِسْلَام, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm إِسْلَام.
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- BarakahSteadfast good that increases and doesn’t fade—used with the hope of growth and blessing in life.Learn more
- BishraBishra—the joyful tidings; a name signifying wholesome hope and abundant reliance on divine favor.Learn more
Questions parents ask
- What does the name Islam mean?
- A Quranic name meaning surrender to Allah alone and submission to His commands.
- Is Islam a boy or a girl name?
- Islam is a girl name.
- How is Islam written in English?
- Islam in Arabic: إِسْلَام.
- Does Islam fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.