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IqamatIslamic Unisex Arabic name meaning

Call to Prayer

Pronunciation: ih-KAH-mat

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Name
Iqamat
Meaning
Call to Prayer
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
ih-KAH-mat
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Unisex
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Iqamat mean?

Iqamat is a unisex name from Arabic origin meaning "Call to Prayer". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: ih-KAH-mat. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

اقامت

نماز کے لیے بلانا

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

إقامة

دعوة إلى الصلاة

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

ih-KAH-mat

IPA

/ɪkɑːmət/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Iqamat is listed as a islamic unisex name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Call to Prayer. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

BlueGreen

Lucky Stone

Lapis Lazuli

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: The number 6 represents harmony, love, and balance.

Personality

Personality Traits

CalmFocusedDevotedStrong-willedDeterminedLeadership

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Iqamat signifies the call to prayer and the reminder to establish a connection with Allah.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The call to prayer, which is the Iqamah, is an essential aspect of Muslim daily life. It is a public declaration of faith and a call to gather for communal worship. The call to prayer is typically given out loud by the muezzin, or call器, from the minaret of the mosque, encouraging the entire community to pause for a moment of spiritual reflection and unity. This ritual not only marks the beginning of each prayer session but also signifies the unity of the Muslim community as they come together in their places of worship.
The Iqamah has profound spiritual significance for Muslims. It reminds us of Allah's promise that He will guide us towards thepath of righteousness through the reminder of His call. It is a call to worship and seek closeness to Allah, away from worldly distractions. Additionally, the repetition of the call throughout the day serves as a constant reminder of the passage of time and the importance of continually making any necessary spiritual adjustments. The Iqamah thus serves as a spiritual anchor that helps Muslims maintain a deep connection with Allah throughout their daily lives.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Various Islamic scholars and saints The name Iqamat carried significant weight in that era.

Throughout Islamic history

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Iqamat

call to prayer in Islam

🇵🇰Urdu

اقامت

نماز کے لیے بلانا

🇸🇦Arabic

إقامة

دعوة إلى الصلاة

🇮🇳Hindi

इकामत

नमाज के लिए बुलाना

🇦🇫Pashto

اقامت

د لمونځ بلول

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