Subhan
Subhan is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Glory, praise of God's perfection”.
| Meaning | Glory, praise of God's perfection |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سبحان |
| Pronunciation | soob-HAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Subhan
Subhan comes from the Arabic phrase subhan Allah, 'glory be to God', which declares God free of every flaw. Strictly the word expresses glorifying God rather than describing a person, so some scholars prefer it in compound form, such as Abdul Subhan, 'servant of the Glorified'. In South Asia, though, Subhan is widely used on its own as a boy's name. It is not a Sanskrit name, despite sometimes being listed as one.
Is Subhan a Muslim name?
Subhan is a Muslim name taken from tasbih, the glorification of God repeated in prayer and in the dhikr 'Subhan Allah'. Because it refers to God's perfection, some families choose the fuller Abdul Subhan.
How popular is Subhan?
Commonly used by Muslim families in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Spellings and variants of Subhan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Subhan mean?
Subhan means 'Glory, praise of God's perfection'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Subhan a Muslim name?
Subhan is a Muslim name taken from tasbih, the glorification of God repeated in prayer and in the dhikr 'Subhan Allah'. Because it refers to God's perfection, some families choose the fuller Abdul Subhan.
How do you pronounce Subhan?
Subhan is pronounced soob-HAHN.
Is Subhan a boy or girl name?
Subhan is usually a boy name.