"the collected, gathered"
Origin: Arabic
Language: Arabic
Quran
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- Shares its name with the Islamic holy scripture; some Muslims consider using Quran as a personal name inappropriate or too sacred
The Story of Quran
Quran comes from the Arabic root q-r-a (ق-ر-أ), meaning to read or recite. The Quran (القرآن) is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the direct word of God as revealed to Prophet Muhammad. As a personal name, Quran is used in some Muslim communities, especially in African American Muslim communities, where it serves as a powerful statement of faith and devotion. The name carries immense spiritual weight.
Quran as a given name is most common in African American Muslim communities in the United States, where it became part of a broader movement of choosing distinctly Islamic names beginning in the 1970s and 1980s. It reflects pride in Islamic heritage and spiritual identity.
In Islam, the Quran is the holiest text, memorized in full by millions of hafiz worldwide. Using Quran as a name is a controversial practice — some Islamic scholars consider it an honor while others feel it is inappropriate to use such a sacred name as a personal identifier. Families who choose this name typically do so as a deep expression of faith.
Historical Record
Quran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 1,942 babies have been named Quran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Quran is past its peak , currently ranked #3,534 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The Quran is the most memorized book in human history, with millions of people committing all 6,236 verses to memory
- Quran as a given name has appeared in US birth records since at least the 1970s
Quran in Other Languages
Urdu
قرآن
Arabic
قُرآن
Persian
قرآن
Turkish
Kuran
Popularity Over Time
#3,534
Current Rank
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Trend
Peaked 1997
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,534
- Total SSA Count
- 32
- Cultural Origins
- Arabic Muslim Pakistani African American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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Q
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quran
What does the name Quran mean?
"the collected, gathered" (from Arabic). Quran comes from the Arabic root q-r-a (ق-ر-أ), meaning to read or recite. The Quran (القرآن) is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the direct word of God as revealed to Prophet Muhammad. As a personal name, Quran is used in some Muslim communities, especially in African American Muslim communities, where it serves as a powerful statement of faith and devotion. The name carries immense spiritual weight.
What is the origin of the name Quran?
Quran has Arabic, Muslim, Pakistani, and African American origins. In Arabic, it means "the collected, gathered".
Is Quran a boy or girl name?
Quran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3534. As a girl name, it is ranked #15585. Quran is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Quran?
Quran is currently ranked #3534 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Quran?
Popular middle name pairings include Quran Ali, Quran Malik, Quran Kareem, Quran Ahmad, Quran Jamaal, and Quran Rashid.
What are good sibling names for Quran?
Names that pair well with Quran as siblings include Ayaan, Imani, Noor, Aaliyah, Zaid, and Fatima.
How many syllables does Quran have?
Quran has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Quran a common or rare name?
Quran is an uncommon name, ranked #3534 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Quran
Quran is a boy name with Arabic, Muslim, Pakistani, and African American origins . The name means "the collected, gathered" in Arabic .
Is Quran a boy or girl name? Quran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,534 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #15,585. Quran is more commonly used as a boy name.
Quran is currently ranked #3,534 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Quran has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Quran include Q. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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