Luqman
Luqman is a Muslim boy name meaning “Name of Luqman the Wise”.
| Meaning | Name of Luqman the Wise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | لقمان |
| Pronunciation | look-MAHN |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Luqman
Luqman (Luqmān) is the name of the sage honoured in Surah Luqman, the 31st chapter of the Quran. His counsel to his son, avoiding shirk, being grateful to parents, establishing prayer and speaking gently, is among the best-loved passages of the Quran. Scholars differ on whether he was a prophet; most regard him as a righteous wise man. The word's origin is not certain.
Is Luqman a Muslim name?
Yes. Luqman is a Quranic name borne by Luqman the Wise, and it is used by Muslims all over the world.
Is Luqman in the Quran?
'And We had certainly given Luqman wisdom, [saying]: Be grateful to Allah' (Quran 31:12).
Where is the name Luqman used?
Used worldwide; spelled Lukman in Nigeria and Indonesia and Lokman in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Luqman
- Luqman name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Luqman baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Luqman
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luqman mean?
Luqman means 'Name of Luqman the Wise'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Luqman a Muslim name?
Yes. Luqman is a Quranic name borne by Luqman the Wise, and it is used by Muslims all over the world.
How do you write Luqman in Arabic?
Luqman is written لقمان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Luqman?
Luqman is pronounced look-MAHN.
Is Luqman mentioned in the Quran?
'And We had certainly given Luqman wisdom, [saying]: Be grateful to Allah' (Quran 31:12).