Furqaan
Furqaan is a Muslim boy name meaning “The Criterion between right and wrong”.
| Meaning | The Criterion between right and wrong |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | فرقان |
| Pronunciation | fur-KAHN |
| Arabic root | ف 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.
Gifts with the name Furqaan
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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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).