Boy Name Arabic · Muslim

Ishtiyaq

Pronunciation /isht-IY-aq/

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“longing”

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The Humanitarian
Keyword: Humanity
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GenderBoy
OriginMuslim
Starting soundIs
Numerology9 · The Humanitarian
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Meaning of Ishtiyaq

Ishtiyaq is a boy name of Muslim origin, popular among Arabic families. It means “longing, craving”.

Ishtiyaq's Style

Muslim Arabic Timeless Long Boy

Ishtiyaq at a Glance

Popularity
80/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
20/100
Pronunciation
76/100

Ishtiyaq is a popular, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Ishtiyaq Popularity Graph

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#69#88#1072015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#69

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Ishtiyaq Name Profile

Meaninglonging
OriginArabic · Muslim
GenderBoy Name
First LetterI
Letters8
Syllables3
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score80/100

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