سبحان

Subhan

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Subhan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Glorification of God”.

Meaning	Glorification of God
Gender	Boy
Origin	Arabic
Arabic spelling	سبحان
Pronunciation	soob-HAAN
Arabic root	س ب ح (s-b-ḥ) — to glorify, to declare God above all imperfection
Muslim name?	Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Subhan

Subhan comes from the phrase subḥān Allāh, 'glory be to God'. The word itself refers to declaring God free of every flaw. It is used as a boy's name mostly in South Asia, often in the form ʿAbd al-Subḥān ('servant of the One who is glorified'), which many scholars prefer since subḥān is a description of praise directed at God.

Is Subhan a Muslim name?

Yes. Subhan is used by Muslim families, especially in Pakistan and India. Because it refers to the glorification of God, some families prefer the fuller form Abdul Subhan.

Is Subhan in the Quran?

The word opens the chapter of the Night Journey: 'Exalted is He who took His servant by night' (Quran 17:1).

Where is the name Subhan used?

Mostly used in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh; Sobhan is a Bengali and Persian spelling.

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Spellings and variants of Subhan

SubhaanAbdul SubhanSobhan

More boy names like Subhan

Aaban — Clear, eloquent; one who makes things plain Aabideen — Worshippers, the devout Aabis — Stern, serious of face Aadil — Just, fair Aafaq — Horizons Aahil — Usually explained as prince or leader Aalim — Learned, knowledgeable; scholar Aamil — Worker, one who acts; governor Aamir — Prosperous, flourishing, full of life Aanis — Friendly, sociable; good company Aaqib — Successor, one who comes last Aarif — Knowing, one who has deep knowledge Aariz — Rain cloud; one who presents himself Aashir — Companion; one who lives with others Aasif — Name of Solomon's minister Aasim — Protector, guardian Aatif — Kind, affectionate, compassionate Aayan — Usually explained as gift of God

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Subhan mean?

Subhan means 'Glorification of God'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Subhan a Muslim name?

Yes. Subhan is used by Muslim families, especially in Pakistan and India. Because it refers to the glorification of God, some families prefer the fuller form Abdul Subhan.

How do you write Subhan in Arabic?

Subhan is written سبحان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Subhan?

Subhan is pronounced soob-HAAN.

Is Subhan mentioned in the Quran?

The word opens the chapter of the Night Journey: 'Exalted is He who took His servant by night' (Quran 17:1).

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