اِقْتِرَاب
Iqtirab
اقتراب
Say it: iq-ti-RAAB · /ɪq.t̪ɪ.ˈraːb/
Boy nameArabicQuranic root
Meaning
“Drawing near (to Allah)”
قریب ہونا
In the Quran
كَلَّا لَا تُطِعْهُ وَٱسْجُدْ وَٱقْتَرِب ۩
دیکھو اس کا کہا نہ ماننا اور قربِ (خدا) حاصل کرتے رہنا
Nay, Obey not thou him. But prostrate thyself, and draw near (unto Allah).
Surah Al-Alaq (سُورَةُ العَلَقِ) · 96:19Read on Quran Majeed →
Same root, different word – وَاقْتَرِبْ (اِقْتِرَاب does not occur; verb وَاقْتَرِبْ 96:19)
What the references say
- Jamia Banuri Town names listGood meaning (boys) Open →
- Qabas Arabic lexiconroot ق ر ب; gender Boy; type اسم; Same word (vowels match)
Questions about Iqtirab
What does Iqtirab mean?
Iqtirab means “Drawing near (to Allah)”. In Urdu: قریب ہونا.
Is Iqtirab a boy or girl name?
Iqtirab is a boy's name.
What is the origin of Iqtirab?
Iqtirab is of Arabic origin. Its Arabic root is ق ر ب.
Is Iqtirab in the Quran?
Quranic root. See Surah Al-Alaq, ayah 96:19.
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