Qurban
Qurban is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “An offering that draws one near to God”.
| Meaning | An offering that draws one near to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | قربان |
| Pronunciation | koor-BAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia, Azerbaijan |
Meaning and origin of Qurban
Qurban names the offering a believer makes in order to come closer to God. Its root, q-r-b, carries the simple idea of nearness. The same word labels the Eid al-Adha sacrifice itself, a festival Turks and Central Asians call Kurban Bayramı. Boys receive it widely in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Azerbaijan, as well as across Central Asia, and it often appears in compounds such as Qurban Ali.
Is Qurban a Muslim name?
Bound up with the Eid al-Adha sacrifice, Qurban carries an unmistakably Islamic meaning. The word itself occurs in the account of Adam's two sons: 'when they both offered a sacrifice (qurbān)' (Quran 5:27).
How popular is Qurban?
Families in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and the wider Central Asian region give this name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Qurban mean?
Qurban means 'An offering that draws one near to God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Qurban a Muslim name?
Bound up with the Eid al-Adha sacrifice, Qurban carries an unmistakably Islamic meaning. The word itself occurs in the account of Adam's two sons: 'when they both offered a sacrifice (qurbān)' (Quran 5:27).
How do you pronounce Qurban?
Qurban is pronounced koor-BAHN.
Is Qurban a boy or girl name?
Qurban is usually a boy name.