Indian name meaning
Islam
♂ BoyIs·lam · 2 syllables
Submission to God; the faith of peace
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
The letters of Islam add up to 12, which reduces to 3.
About the name Islam
Islam is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Submission to God; the faith of peace.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Islam has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Islam mean?
Islam means “Submission to God; the faith of peace.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Islam a boy or a girl name?
Islam is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Islam?
Islam is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Islam?
In the Chaldean system, Islam has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
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