Uqba name meaning

UQ-ba

Name of Uqba ibn Amir al-Juhani (may Allah be pleased with him), a Companion known for his beautiful recitation of the Qur'an.

About the name

GenderBoy

OriginArabic

Questions parents ask

What does Uqba mean?

Name of Uqba ibn Amir al-Juhani (may Allah be pleased with him), a Companion known for his beautiful recitation of the Qur'an. The classical Arabic dictionary does not give it a meaning that suits a child, so we do not guess one.

How do you pronounce Uqba?

Uqba is pronounced UQ-ba.

Is Uqba a boy's or a girl's name?

Uqba is a boy's name.

How is Uqba written in Arabic?

In Arabic it is written عقبة.

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Lane's Arabic-English Lexicon, the classical dictionary we use, gives no meaning for this name that suits a child, so we show whose blessed name it is.