Ghufraan
Ghufraan is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Forgiveness”.
| Meaning | Forgiveness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | غفران |
| Pronunciation | ghuf-RAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Pakistan, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Ghufraan
Ghufraan is a spelling of ghufran, the Arabic word for forgiveness, especially the forgiveness of God. The root's oldest sense is to cover, the idea being that pardon hides a wrong from view. The doubled a shows that the second vowel is drawn out. Girls receive it in Iraq, Pakistan, India and the Gulf, and boys occasionally do too, as a lasting reminder of divine mercy.
Is Ghufraan a Muslim name?
Ghufraan comes straight from the Quran's language of divine pardon, as in the believers' prayer 'Your forgiveness (ghufrānaka), our Lord, and to You is the final return' (Quran 2:285).
How popular is Ghufraan?
Ghufraan is used in Iraq, the Gulf, Pakistan and India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ghufraan mean?
Ghufraan means 'Forgiveness'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ghufraan a Muslim name?
Ghufraan comes straight from the Quran's language of divine pardon, as in the believers' prayer 'Your forgiveness (ghufrānaka), our Lord, and to You is the final return' (Quran 2:285).
How do you pronounce Ghufraan?
Ghufraan is pronounced ghuf-RAHN.
Is Ghufraan a boy or girl name?
Ghufraan is usually a girl name.