Furqaan
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Furqaan
Furqaan (also spelled Furkan) is an Arabic name meaning "the criterion" or "the distinction," derived from the root word "farq" which signifies separation or differentiation, and is used as an epithet for the Quran in Islamic tradition.
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Etymology
Furqaan (also spelled Furkan) is an Arabic name meaning "the criterion" or "the distinction," derived from the root word "farq" which signifies separation or differentiation, and is used as an epithet for the Quran in Islamic tradition. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities worldwide, with historical significance rooted in Islamic religious texts where al-Furqan is mentioned as a title of the Quran itself.
Furqaan currently ranks #4,678 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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