غفران

Ghufran

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Ghufran is a Muslim girl name meaning “Forgiveness, divine pardon”.

MeaningForgiveness, divine pardon
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingغفران
Pronunciationghuf-RAHN
Arabic rootغ ف ر (gh-f-r) — to cover, to forgive
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Ghufran

Ghufran is the Arabic noun for forgiveness and appears in the prayer at the end of Surat al-Baqara. It is a common name for girls in Iraq and Tunisia, where it is often spelled Ghofran, and it is also given to boys in Pakistan and India. Parents choose it as a reminder of God's mercy.

Is Ghufran a Muslim name?

Yes. Ghufran is a Muslim name taken directly from the Quranic word for God's forgiveness.

Is Ghufran in the Quran?

It appears in the closing verse of Surat al-Baqara: 'Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the final return' (Quran 2:285).

Where is the name Ghufran used?

Common in Iraq and Tunisia for girls, and used for both genders in South Asia.

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Spellings and variants of Ghufran

GhufraanGhofranGhofraneGufran

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ghufran mean?

Ghufran means 'Forgiveness, divine pardon'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Ghufran a Muslim name?

Yes. Ghufran is a Muslim name taken directly from the Quranic word for God's forgiveness.

How do you write Ghufran in Arabic?

Ghufran is written غفران in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ghufran?

Ghufran is pronounced ghuf-RAHN.

Is Ghufran mentioned in the Quran?

It appears in the closing verse of Surat al-Baqara: 'Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the final return' (Quran 2:285).

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