Boy name
Iqbal name meaning
“good fortune, success in life”
Iqbal is a masculine name from Arabic iqbāl, meaning “good fortune” or “success in life.” The source word literally refers to approaching or turning toward, with extended meanings of prosperity and good fortune. Ikbal is a spelling variant of the name with the same linguistic source.
What does Iqbal mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Iqbal
From Arabic iqbāl, literally 'approaching or turning toward', with extended senses of prosperity and good fortune.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Iqbal in Islam and the Quran
Iqbal does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Iqbal
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Iqbal, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Iqbal as a first name
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Iqbal Salis
Interpretation
May success in life come with gentleness and smooth progress.Meaning of each word
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
- Salis: gentle, fluent
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Interpretation
May success in life bring abundant goodness and gentle conduct.Meaning of each word
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
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Iqbal Fathi
Interpretation
May new openings bring victory and lasting success in life.Meaning of each word
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
- Fathi: associated with opening or victory
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Interpretation
May knowledge accompany victories and the achievement of success in life.Meaning of each word
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Faza: to win, succeed
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Iqbal Rafid
Interpretation
May success in life accompany a willingness to support others.Meaning of each word
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
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Iqbal Wakur
Interpretation
May success in life accompany a calm and dignified manner.Meaning of each word
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
- Wakur: composed and dignified
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Interpretation
May a cherished guardian find good fortune and success in life.Meaning of each word
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Azizi: my dear one
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Iqbal Azizi
Interpretation
May someone dearly loved enjoy good fortune and success in life.Meaning of each word
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
- Azizi: my dear one
Iqbal as a middle name
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Interpretation
May knowledge and success in life provide the means to help others.Meaning of each word
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
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Interpretation
May success in life and knowledge be accompanied by contentment.Meaning of each word
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
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Interpretation
May a fair guardian enjoy good fortune and success in life.Meaning of each word
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
- Adila: just, impartial
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Interpretation
May success in life be accompanied by joy and generosity.Meaning of each word
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
- Akram: more noble, more generous
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Interpretation
May life's provisions bring success that is filled with goodness.Meaning of each word
- Riski: sustenance, provision for life
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
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Interpretation
May a successful opener of paths be surrounded by happiness.Meaning of each word
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
- Masrur: filled with joy
Iqbal as a last name
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Wafi Iqbal
Interpretation
May loyalty always accompany good fortune and success in life.Meaning of each word
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
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Aufa Iqbal
Interpretation
May success in life accompany loyalty and faithfully keeping promises.Meaning of each word
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
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Fatih Iqbal
Interpretation
May an opener of paths find good fortune and success in life.Meaning of each word
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
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Interpretation
May success provide sufficiency while nurturing a spirit of generosity.Meaning of each word
- Mugni: one who grants sufficiency
- Naufal: generous, munificent
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
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Riyan Iqbal
Interpretation
May success in life bring freshness and a feeling of satisfaction.Meaning of each word
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
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Habib Iqbal
Interpretation
May someone dearly loved find good fortune and success in life.Meaning of each word
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
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How to pronounce Iqbal
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ikbal/ |
| Arabic script | إقبال |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦏ꧀ꦧꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮋ᮪ᮘᮜ᮪ |
Is Iqbal a boy’s name?
Yes, Iqbal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 99% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Iqbal ranks #146 among boy names in our data sample (116 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Iqbal
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Rizky♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Rizki♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Bachtiar♂Fortunate, lucky
- Basuki♂Safe and prosperous
- Imron♂Prosperity, flourishing condition
- Marzuki♂One granted sustenance
- Untung♂Good fortune, gain
- Edwin♂Prosperous friend
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Raharjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
- Rahardjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
Famous people named Iqbal
- Iqbal Samad · b. 1983
- Iqbal Assegaf · b. 1957
- Iqbal Pakula · b. 1977
- Iqbal Farabi · b. 1978
- Iqbal Rais · b. 1984
- Iqbal Shoffan Shofwan
- A. Iqbal Parewangi · b. 1965
- Andi Iqbal · b. 1969
- H.M. Iqbal Wibisono · b. 1963
- Hi. M. Iqbal Ruray · b. 1965
- Hm. Iqbal Wibisono Sh. · b. 1963
- Iqbal · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Iqbal
What is the meaning of Iqbal?
Iqbal means good fortune, success in life. From Arabic iqbāl, literally 'approaching or turning toward', with extended senses of prosperity and good fortune.
Is Iqbal a boy’s name?
Yes, Iqbal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 99% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Iqbal?
Iqbal is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Iqbal in the Quran?
Iqbal does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Iqbal have?
Iqbal has 2 syllables (Iq-bal) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Iqbal?
Iqbal ranks #146 among boy names in our data sample (116 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Iqbal?
Other spellings: Ikbal.
What full names go well with Iqbal?
Some ideas: Iqbal Salis; Ulum Iqbal Rafid; Wafi Iqbal.
Famous people named Iqbal?
Notable people named Iqbal include Iqbal Samad, Iqbal Assegaf, Iqbal Pakula.
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