Islam name meaning
إسلام
Islam · is-LAHM
Submission to God; also the name of the religion.
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Arabic root
- س ل م
- Pronunciation
- is-LAHM
- Other spellings
- None common
About the name Islam
Islam comes from the root s-l-m and means submission and surrender to God; it is also the name of the faith. As a given name it is particularly common for boys in Egypt, and less so in the Gulf. It is chosen mainly for boys. It shares a root with Salem, Salman and Salma.
Islam in fancy text
- 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦 Bold
- 𝓘𝓼𝓵𝓪𝓶 Script
- 𝕀𝕤𝕝𝕒𝕞 Double
- ꧁ 𝓘𝓼𝓵𝓪𝓶 ꧂ Wings
Related names
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Salem سالم
Safe and sound, free from flaws and harm
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Salman سلمان
Safe and sound, free from faults and harm
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Ibrahim إبراهيم
Commonly explained as "father of many"; an ancient name
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Ahmed أحمد
Most praiseworthy; the one who praises God most
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Adam آدم
Possibly from "adim", the earth's surface
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Adham أدهم
Black; also a black horse
FAQ
What is the origin of the name Islam?
Islam (إسلام) is an Arabic name, from the Arabic root س ل م. Submission to God; also the name of the religion.
How do you write Islam in Arabic?
In Arabic script it is written إسلام. In English it is usually spelled Islam.