Iqbal
Meaning of Iqbal
Iqbal is a male name with Arabic origins. In Arabic, it is pronounced as ik-BAHL (/ɪkˈbɑːl/). The name Iqbal has variations in spelling but retains its pronunciation across different regions and languages. In the United States of America, the name Iqbal has been given to newborn boys since the early 1990s, although its popularity has fluctuated over the years. While not widely used, Iqbal carries a rich cultural significance and associations with strength and prosperity. It can be a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet impactful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as ik-BAHL (/ɪkˈbɑːl/)
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Notable People Named Iqbal
| Iqbal Masih was a Pakistani Christian child laborer and activist who fought against abusive child labor in Pakistan. |
| Iqbal Singh Kingra was a highly influential Indian socio-spiritual leader of the Sikh community, known for his significant contributions and achievements, including being awarded the Padma Shri in 2022. |
| Iqbal Quadir - Iqbal Z. Quadir is an entrepreneur and advocate for entrepreneurship in low-income countries, with teaching experience at Harvard Kennedy School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and is the brother of Kamal Quadir. |
| Iqbal Khan, also known as Mohammed Iqbal Khan, is a popular Indian actor who appeared as a contestant on Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6. |
| Iqbal Mahmoud Al Assad is a pioneering physician specializing in pediatric cardiology, known for completing her medical training at the age of 20 and currently pursuing a fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital. |
| Iqbal Theba is a Pakistani actor famous for his recurring role as Principal Figgins in the show Glee. |
| Sayed Iqbal Abdulla is an Indian cricketer known for his orthodox spin bowling and left-handed batting, having played for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy and the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. |
| Sir Iqbal Sacranie, OBE, was the founding Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain and was knighted by the Queen in 2005. |
| Iqbal Hussain is a cricketer who plays for the Qatar national cricket team and is a former captain of the national team. |
| Iqbal Singh is an accomplished academic specializing in international relations, human rights, and law, with extensive research and teaching experience at universities in North America and India. |
| Iqbal is an Indian politician and member of the Bahujan Samaj Party, representing the Chandpur constituency in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. |
| Dr. Iqbal Singh served as the lieutenant governor of Puducherry, India, starting in July 2009. |
| Iqbal Sheikh is a former Pakistani cricketer who transitioned to become an umpire, officiating in domestic matches. |
| Iqbal Ahmed is an Indian politician who has been elected as MLA of Khanakul Vidhan Sabha Constituency in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in 2011 and 2016, representing the All India Trinamool Congress. |
