Girl name
Iftihar name meaning
“pride; a source of honour”
Iftihar means “pride” or “a source of honour.” It comes from Arabic iftiḫār and entered Turkish through Ottoman Turkish. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it shares its source with the Turkish noun for pride, evoking the satisfaction associated with a completed work or achievement.
What does Iftihar mean?
Pride; a source of honour
In Turkish: övünç; kıvanç duyma
İftihar remains familiar in Turkish expressions for taking pride in something or calling it a source of pride. As a name, it evokes appreciative honour and satisfaction. Fahrî and Fahriye belong to the same broader Arabic root family, although their grammatical formation differs.
Origin of the name Iftihar
It comes from Arabic iftiḫār, expressing pride or taking pride in something. The word entered Turkish through Ottoman usage.
How to pronounce Iftihar
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɯftihaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | افتخار |
Is Iftihar a girl’s name?
Yes, Iftihar is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Iftihar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: İftihar
Names with related meanings
- Ünal♂♀Gain renown, make your name known
- Zişan♀Glorious, distinguished, possessing renown
- Mediha♀Praised
- Nebahat♀Alertness, discernment
- Fahriye♀Relating to pride
- Ünlü♂♀Renowned
- Ünver♂♀Bring renown
- Gülsan♀Renowned like a rose
- Louise♀Renowned in battle
- Mefharet♀Pride, honour
- Nursan♀Radiant fame, a bright name
- Şan♂♀Renown, fame
Famous people named Iftihar
- Iftihar Koksal
FAQ about the name Iftihar
What is the meaning of Iftihar?
Iftihar means “pride; a source of honour”. It comes from Arabic iftiḫār, expressing pride or taking pride in something. The word entered Turkish through Ottoman usage.
Is Iftihar a girl’s name?
Yes, Iftihar is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Iftihar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Iftihar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Iftihar?
Iftihar is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Iftihar have?
Iftihar has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Iftihar?
Iftihar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Iftihar?
Other spellings: İftihar.
Famous people named Iftihar?
Notable people named Iftihar include Iftihar Koksal.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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