Boy name
İkram name meaning
“honoring; generous offering and hospitality”
İkram means “honoring,” “generous offering,” or “hospitality.” It comes from Arabic ikrām, expressing respect and generous treatment, and is used for boys in Türkiye. A table prepared for a guest offers a concrete association with the name, bringing its meanings of welcome and offering into an everyday scene.
What does İkram mean?
Honoring; generous offering and hospitality
In Turkish: değer verme; cömertçe sunma, ağırlama
İkram suggests both hospitality and the act of showing someone honor. In everyday Turkish, it often refers to food or drink offered to a guest. The same Arabic word occurs in the Quranic expression dhū al-jalāl wa-al-ikrām, and it shares a root with Kerim and Ekrem.
Origin of the name İkram
It comes from Arabic ikrām, meaning honoring or treating someone generously. The word belongs to the same root family as Kerim.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is İkram in the Quran? | As a word · الإكرام · 55:27, 55:78The word ikrām occurs in Surah Ar-Rahman within an expression of majesty and honor, rather than as a personal name. |
| Starts with | İ |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with İkram
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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İkram Ziyaettin
Meaning of each name
- İkram: honoring; generous offering and hospitality
- Ziyaettin: light of the faith
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Şemsettin İkram
Meaning of each name
- Şemsettin: sun of the faith
- İkram: honoring; generous offering and hospitality
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İkram Mübarek
Meaning of each name
- İkram: honoring; generous offering and hospitality
- Mübarek: blessed; bringing abundance and goodness
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Araf İkram
Meaning of each name
- Araf: heights; the boundary between paradise and hell
- İkram: honoring; generous offering and hospitality
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İkram Halit
Meaning of each name
- İkram: honoring; generous offering and hospitality
- Halit: lasting, enduring; immortal
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Hatip İkram
Meaning of each name
- Hatip: orator; one who delivers a sermon
- İkram: honoring; generous offering and hospitality
How to pronounce İkram
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ikɾam/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اكرام |
| Arabic | إكرام |
Is İkram a boy’s name?
Yes, İkram is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
İkram does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Ikram
Names that sound like İkram
Names with related meanings
- Kerem♂Generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Kayra♂Favor and grace
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Kerim♂Generous
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Ekrem♂Most generous
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Haluk♂Good-natured
- Necdet♂Bravery, valour
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
Famous people named İkram
- İkram Dinçer · b. 1959
- İkram Oğuz · b. 1962
- İkram Oğuz · b. 1962
- Ikram Eda Duman
- İkram Korkmazer
FAQ about the name İkram
What is the meaning of İkram?
İkram means “honoring; generous offering and hospitality”. It comes from Arabic ikrām, meaning honoring or treating someone generously. The word belongs to the same root family as Kerim.
Is İkram a boy’s name?
Yes, İkram is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 80% of bearers are male.
Is İkram in the Quran?
As a word. The word ikrām occurs in Surah Ar-Rahman within an expression of majesty and honor, rather than as a personal name. (e.g.: 55:27, 55:78)
What is the origin of the name İkram?
İkram is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İkram have?
İkram has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name İkram?
İkram does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of İkram?
Other spellings: Ikram.
What names go well with İkram?
Some ideas: İkram Ziyaettin; Şemsettin İkram; İkram Mübarek.
Famous people named İkram?
Notable people named İkram include İkram Dinçer, İkram Oğuz, İkram Oğuz.
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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