Furkan
Furkan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Criterion between truth and falsehood”.
| Meaning | Criterion between truth and falsehood |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Arabic spelling | فرقان |
| Pronunciation | foor-KAHN |
| Arabic root | ف ر ق (f-r-q) — to separate, to distinguish |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Furkan
Furkan is the Turkish spelling of al-Furqān, 'the Criterion', a name the Quran gives to itself as the scripture that distinguishes right from wrong. Turkish writes the Arabic q as k. Furkan has been one of the most popular boys' names in Turkey since the 1990s.
Is Furkan a Muslim name?
Yes. Furkan is the Turkish form of Furqan, one of the names of the Quran.
Is Furkan in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion (al-furqān) upon His servant' (Quran 25:1).
Where is the name Furkan used?
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 'Criterion between truth and falsehood'. It comes from Arabic, Turkish form.
Is Furkan a Muslim name?
Yes. Furkan is the Turkish form of Furqan, one of the names of the Quran.
How do you write Furkan in Arabic?
Furkan is written فرقان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Furkan?
Furkan is pronounced foor-KAHN.
Is Furkan mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion (al-furqān) upon His servant' (Quran 25:1).