Islam

Islam is a surname of British origin that is derived from the Arabic word "Islam," which means submission to the will of God in Islam. It is a relatively uncommon surname in Britain, mainly found within the British Muslim community.

The use of "Islam" as a surname reflects the cultural and religious heritage of individuals who bear it. This surname is often passed down from generation to generation, signifying a strong connection to the Islamic faith.

Individuals with the surname Islam may have roots tracing back to countries with significant Muslim populations, such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, and other parts of South Asia.

While the surname Islam is not widely distributed in Britain, it is a meaningful identifier for those who proudly carry it, symbolising their faith, heritage, and identity within the multicultural society of Britain.

There are approximately 14,717 people named Islam in the UK. That makes it the 603rd most common surname in Britain. Around 226 in a million people in Britain are named Islam.

Region of origin: Asia

Country of origin: Bangladesh

Religion of origin: Muslim

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Aminul
  • Md
  • Mohammad
  • Mohammed
  • Muhammad
  • Nazrul
  • Nurul
  • Saiful
  • Shahidul
  • Shamsul
  • Syed

Female

  • Asma
  • Farah
  • Farhana
  • Farzana
  • Nazma
  • Noor
  • Nurul
  • Rahima
  • Sajia
  • Saleha
  • Salma
  • Samia
  • Sultana
  • Syeda

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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