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Ghufran

/gooh-FRAAN/

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Unisex

Meaning

Forgiveness

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic غفران
Urdu غفران
Persian غفران
Turkish Gufran
Bengali ঘুফরান
Pashto غفران

Alternate Spellings

Ghufran is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Forgiveness', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Quranic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Ghufran is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Ghufran comes from the same Arabic root gh-f-r as Ghaffar. The Quran (2:285) records the believers' prayer, "ghufranaka Rabbana," Your forgiveness, our Lord.

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Etymology

From the same root as Ghaffar, غ-ف-ر (gh-f-r, 'to forgive'). Ghufran means 'forgiveness.'

Islamic Significance

Ghufran (forgiveness) is a central theme of Islamic theology, closely tied to the divine attributes Al-Ghaffar and Al-Ghafur.

Quranic Connection

The related prayer for forgiveness appears in verses including 2:285-286.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.