Boy's name · Companion (sahabi)
Uqbah: meaning and origin
عقبة- Meaning
- The outcome or end of a thing
- Arabic
- عقبة
- Say it
- 'UQ-ba
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Companion (sahabi)
- Also spelled
- Uqba, Okba
- Source
- Ibn Hajar, al-Isabah
Who he was
'Uqbah ibn 'Amir, a companion known for his Quran recitation and knowledge of inheritance.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Uqbah mean?
The outcome or end of a thing.
How do you pronounce Uqbah?
Say it as 'UQ-ba; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written عقبة.
Is Uqbah in the Quran?
No, the name itself is not a word in the Quran. It is known as the name of a companion of the Prophet ﷺ, recorded in Ibn Hajar, al-Isabah.
Is Uqbah a boy's or girl's name?
Uqbah is a boy's name.
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