Iqbal

Iqbal Meaning & Origin

About Iqbal
The surname Iqbal is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in Muslim communities. It is derived from the Arabic word "iqbal" which means "prosperity" or "good fortune." The name signifies a positive outlook and is often associated with the concept of hope and optimism. It is a popular surname among people of South Asian descent, particularly in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Iqbal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Iqbal: 5,764
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,970
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.95

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Iqbal based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Iqbal is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKPL
🗽 NYSIIS
IAGA
🔊 Soundex
I2104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 K B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈɪkbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I214

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Iqbal in Braille

Here's how to represent Iqbal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Iqbal in braille

How to sign the name Iqbal using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Iqbal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Iqbal in sign language

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