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Islam is a masculine name derived directly from the Arabic word for the religion of Islam, meaning 'submission' or 'surrender to God's will.' The name has been used for centuries throughout Muslim communities worldwide, reflecting deep religious devotion and cultural identity. While primarily used in Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian countries with significant Muslim populations, the name has spread globally with migration. As a given name, Islam directly connects the bearer to the faith's central concept of peaceful submission to divine will. The name carries significant religious meaning for Muslim families and remains consistently used across generations, though its frequency varies by region and cultural context. Its pronunciation (is-LAHM) remains relatively consistent across languages.

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