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Ikrimah
Female pigeon
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Akrama
Akrama is the Urdu variant of the Arabic name Ikrimah which means 'female pigeon'. The name is most famously associated with Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahl, a companion of Prophet Muhammad and a narrator of hadith. He was the son of Abu Jahl, one of the fiercest enemies of Islam, but embraced Islam and became a devoted Muslim. He is known for his bravery and scholarship. The name carries the legacy of a companion who transformed from opposition to deep faith.
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A companion of Prophet Muhammad and son of Abu Jahl, one of the fiercest enemies of Islam. He embraced Islam after the conquest of Mecca and became a devoted Muslim, known for his bravery in battle and his scholarship in Islamic knowledge.
Era: 7th century CE
Companion of Prophet Muhammad, narrator of hadith, known for his bravery and dedication to Islam after his conversion.
Akrama is the name of respected companion Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahl, making it a permissible name.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
Rare • South Asia, Middle East
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