Iqbal
prosperity, good fortune
GenderBoyOriginArabic/Urdu-IndonesianSay itIHK-bahlPopularitySteady, respected name in Indonesia
Pronounced IHK-bahl
About the name Iqbal
Iqbal means rising fortune or prosperity, a dignified name with intellectual associations tied to the poet-philosopher Muhammad Iqbal. It carries scholarly gravitas.
Thoughtful, ambitious, and articulate.
Fun fact
The name honors philosopher-poet Muhammad Iqbal, greatly admired throughout the Islamic world including Indonesia.
Nicknames for Iqbal
Bal
Variations
IqbaluddinIkbal
Famous people named Iqbal
- Muhammad Iqbal (South Asian philosopher-poet, name widely honored)