مقران

Mokrane

boyBerber (Kabyle)

Mokrane is a Muslim boy name meaning “The great one, the eldest”.

MeaningThe great one, the eldest
GenderBoy
OriginBerber (Kabyle)
Arabic spellingمقران
Pronunciationmok-RAHN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Mokrane

Mokrane comes from the Kabyle word amqran, great or elder, and was often given to a first son. It is famous through Cheikh El Mokrani, who led the great Kabyle uprising against French rule in 1871. It is a common traditional name and surname in Algeria.

Is Mokrane a Muslim name?

Mokrane is a Berber name used by Muslim families in Algeria, meaning 'the great one'.

Where is the name Mokrane used?

Common in Kabylie and across Algeria.

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Spellings and variants of Mokrane

MoqraneAmokraneMokrani

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mokrane mean?

Mokrane means 'The great one, the eldest'. It comes from Berber (Kabyle).

Is Mokrane a Muslim name?

Mokrane is a Berber name used by Muslim families in Algeria, meaning 'the great one'.

How do you write Mokrane in Arabic?

Mokrane is written مقران in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mokrane?

Mokrane is pronounced mok-RAHN.

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