Furkan
Furkan is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Turkish form origin, meaning “The Criterion”.
| Meaning | The Criterion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Written as | فرقان |
| Pronunciation | foor-KAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Furkan
Furkan is the Turkish spelling of al-Furqan, the Criterion, a title by which the Quran refers to itself as the scripture that separates right from wrong. Because Turkish spelling uses k where Arabic has q, the name takes this shape. The root carries the idea of distinguishing one thing from another. Since the 1990s Turkish parents have chosen it for their sons in great numbers.
Is Furkan a Muslim name?
Because al-Furqan is a name of the Quran itself, Furkan carries real religious weight, recalling 'Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion (al-furqān) upon His servant' (Quran 25:1).
How popular is Furkan?
Furkan is very popular in Turkey and among Turkish and Bosnian communities in Europe.
Gifts with the name Furkan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Furkan mean?
Furkan means 'The Criterion'. It is of Arabic, Turkish form origin.
Is Furkan a Muslim name?
Because al-Furqan is a name of the Quran itself, Furkan carries real religious weight, recalling 'Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion (al-furqān) upon His servant' (Quran 25:1).
How do you pronounce Furkan?
Furkan is pronounced foor-KAHN.
Is Furkan a boy or girl name?
Furkan is usually a boy name.