Burhaan
Burhaan is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Proof, decisive evidence”.
| Meaning | Proof, decisive evidence |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | برهان |
| Pronunciation | bur-HAAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Burhaan
Burhaan writes Burhān with a doubled vowel, and means proof or decisive evidence, from the root b-r-h-n, to prove. The Quran describes its own message as a burhān sent by God, an unmistakable proof addressed to all people. Somali spelling always writes long vowels twice, which explains the double a, and the same form is popular with South Asian families living in the West.
Is Burhaan a Muslim name?
Burhaan is a Quranic word meaning proof: 'O mankind, there has come to you a conclusive proof (burhān) from your Lord' (Quran 4:174).
How popular is Burhaan?
Used by Somalis and by South Asian Muslims.
Gifts with the name Burhaan
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Spellings and variants of Burhaan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Burhaan mean?
Burhaan means 'Proof, decisive evidence'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Burhaan a Muslim name?
Burhaan is a Quranic word meaning proof: 'O mankind, there has come to you a conclusive proof (burhān) from your Lord' (Quran 4:174).
How do you pronounce Burhaan?
Burhaan is pronounced bur-HAAN.
Is Burhaan a boy or girl name?
Burhaan is usually a boy name.