Furaat
Furaat is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Sweet, fresh water”.
| Meaning | Sweet, fresh water |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فرات |
| Pronunciation | foo-RAHT |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Levant, Turkey, Kurdistan |
Meaning and origin of Furaat
Furaat is a spelling of Furat, an Arabic word for sweet, fresh water. It is also what Arabs call the Euphrates, one of the great rivers of the Middle East. In the Quran, furat describes drinkable water as opposed to the bitter water of the sea. As a given name it is most at home in Syria and Iraq, the countries through which the river runs, and in Turkey and among Kurds it appears as Firat.
Is Furaat a Muslim name?
Muslims give Furaat for its Quranic image of sweet water, found in 'this one is sweet and fresh (ʿadhbun furāt), and this one salty and bitter' (Quran 25:53).
How popular is Furaat?
Furaat is used in Iraq and Syria, and Firat is common in Turkey and among Kurds.
Gifts with the name Furaat
- Furaat name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Furaat baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Furaat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Furaat mean?
Furaat means 'Sweet, fresh water'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Furaat a Muslim name?
Muslims give Furaat for its Quranic image of sweet water, found in 'this one is sweet and fresh (ʿadhbun furāt), and this one salty and bitter' (Quran 25:53).
How do you pronounce Furaat?
Furaat is pronounced foo-RAHT.
Is Furaat a boy or girl name?
Furaat is usually a boy name.