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Islam: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Islam · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Islam: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Submission to God»

Gender

Boy

Origin

Arabic

Popularity

66 out of 100

Where Islam is popular

  • RussiaPopular

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Islam

Islam is a boy's name with Arabic roots, traditionally understood to mean "Submission to God." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.

Pronounced Islam, Islam runs to 2 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Islam is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Ислам.

Today Islam is a steadily chosen option, scoring 66 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as faith.

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Variants & Related Spellings

Ислам

FAQ

What does the name Islam mean?+

The name Islam means "Submission to God".

What is the origin of the name Islam?+

Islam is a name of Arabic origin.

Is Islam a girl or boy name?+

Islam is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Islam?+

Islam is pronounced Islam (2 syllables).

Is Islam a popular name?+

Islam is a steadily chosen option, scoring 66 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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