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Luqmaan

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Meaning

A Prophet's name, wise man

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ู„ู‚ู…ุงู†
Urdu ู„ู‚ู…ุงู†
Persian ู„ู‚ู…ุงู†
Turkish Lokman
Bengali เฆฒเงเฆ•เฆฎเฆพเฆจ
Pashto ู„ู‚ู…ุงู†
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Luqmaan is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'A Prophet's name, wise man', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Luqmaan has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Luqmaan, like the alternate spelling Luqman, is the wise figure for whom Surah Luqman (31) is named, recording his counsel to his son on gratitude, humility, and worship.

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Etymology

From the Arabic ู„ู‚ู…ุงู† (Luqman). Luqman is named in the Quran as a wise man whose counsel to his son is recorded in Surah 31 (Luqman); classical scholars generally held that he was a sage rather than a prophet, though some accounts describe him as offered prophethood and choosing wisdom instead.

Islamic Significance

Luqman is named in the Quran as one given wisdom, and Surah 31 records his counsel to his son.

Quranic Connection

Quran 31:12: and We had certainly given Luqman wisdom, saying be grateful to Allah.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.