فرقان

Furqaan

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Furqaan is a Muslim boy name meaning “The Criterion between right and wrong”.

MeaningThe Criterion between right and wrong
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingفرقان
Pronunciationfur-KAHN
Arabic rootف ر ق (f-r-q) — to separate, to distinguish
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Furqaan

Furqaan is a spelling of al-Furqān, the Criterion, a name the Quran gives to itself and to earlier revelation because it separates truth from falsehood. Chapter 25 of the Quran is called al-Furqān. The double a marks the long vowel and is common in South Asian and South African spellings.

Is Furqaan a Muslim name?

Yes. Furqaan is a Muslim name taken from al-Furqan, a name of the Quran itself.

Is Furqaan in the Quran?

'Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion (al-furqān) upon His servant' (Quran 25:1).

Where is the name Furqaan used?

Popular in Pakistan, India and among English-speaking Muslims.

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Spellings and variants of Furqaan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Furqaan mean?

Furqaan means 'The Criterion between right and wrong'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Furqaan a Muslim name?

Yes. Furqaan is a Muslim name taken from al-Furqan, a name of the Quran itself.

How do you write Furqaan in Arabic?

Furqaan is written فرقان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Furqaan?

Furqaan is pronounced fur-KAHN.

Is Furqaan mentioned in the Quran?

'Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion (al-furqān) upon His servant' (Quran 25:1).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.