What origin is the name Iftikhar?

Iftikhar comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Iftikhar a popular name?

Iftikhar is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Iftikhar?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Iftikhar — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Iftikhar

Q: Is Iftikhar a rare name?

Yes. Iftikhar does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Iftikhar

Iftikhar

Boy

african

3 syllables

Iftikhar is an african boy's name meaning "A name of Arabic origin meaning to bring honor or pride. It signifies someone who is esteemed and brings glory to their family.".

Iftikhar is a boy name of african origin meaning "A name of Arabic origin meaning to bring honor or pride. It signifies someone who is esteemed and brings glory to their family.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of Arabic origin meaning to bring honor or pride. It signifies someone who is esteemed and brings glory to their family.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Iftikhar

Very rare in US records

What does Iftikhar mean?

Iftikhar is a boy name of african origin meaning "A name of Arabic origin meaning to bring honor or pride. It signifies someone who is esteemed and brings glory to their family.".

Is Iftikhar a rare name?

Yes. Iftikhar does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Iftikhar

Amara Zuri Imani Nia Nala Ayana

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Iftikhar means "A name of Arabic origin meaning to bring honor or pride. It signifies someone who is esteemed and brings glory to their family." — these names share that spirit.