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Arabic

Islam

إسلام

The meaning is still being researched and checked. We do not present an unverified interpretation as fact.

Boy names

Meaning of Islam

The meaning is still being researched and checked. We do not present an unverified interpretation as fact.

At a glance

Usage
Boy names
Origin
Arabic
First Arabic letter
ا
Arabic letters
5
Pronunciation guide
Islam

How to write and say Islam

In Arabic
إسلام
In Latin letters
Islam

This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.

What to check before choosing Islam

  • This name’s meaning and cultural context still need independent editorial verification.
  • Compare إسلام in Arabic with Islam in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
  • Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.

Sources & further reading

Al-Adkar directory · إسلام

Questions about Islam

What does Islam mean?

The meaning is still being researched and checked. We do not present an unverified interpretation as fact.

How do you write Islam in Arabic and Latin letters?

The forms shown here are إسلام in Arabic and Islam in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.

Are there other spellings of Islam?

We have not recorded a verified alternative spelling yet. Transliteration can still vary between languages.

How is Islam pronounced?

Our approximate guide is Islam. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.